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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Childhood Cancer Research And Support Funding

07 December 2020 · 0 other contributors · 570 words

Opened by Rachael Maskell Labour (Co-op) York Central

Responding minister: Not recorded

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At a glance

Rachael Maskell raised concerns about childhood cancer research and support funding in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • The lead MP highlighted childhood cancer as the leading cause of death for children in the UK, with around 1,900 cases diagnosed annually.
  • The MP noted Cancer Research UK has cut its budget by 44 million due to the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on fundraising.
  • The lead MP called for the establishment of a life sciences-charity partnership fund and asked the Minister to ensure opportunities for continued research collaboration with European countries through Horizon funding.

Key requests to Government

The lead MP called for the establishment of a life sciences-charity partnership fund and urged the Minister to ensure opportunities for continued research collaboration with European countries post-Brexit, particularly through Horizon research funding. She also asked the Minister what actions would be taken during UK Charity Week to address these issues.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Rachael Maskell Labour (Co-op) York Central

The lead MP highlighted the issue of childhood cancer as the leading cause of death for children in the UK, with approximately 1,900 cases diagnosed each year. She emphasized the lack of research and support available to families dealing with this diagnosis, citing Dr Jen Kelly's personal story about her daughter Grace who died at four years old from a rare form of childhood cancer. The MP also pointed out that Cancer Research UK has had to cut its budget by £44 million due to the impact of covid-19 on fundraising.

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