Biography
Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay engaged on rare cancers and cancer treatment through three debate speeches on the Rare Cancers Bill in the House of Lords during January and February 2026. She highlighted the cross-party cooperation behind the legislation and its potential impact on the 55% of people who die from rare cancers, while acknowledging the personal stories and expertise shared by fellow peers during the debates. She also thanked the Bill's sponsors and contributors, particularly those who shared difficult personal experiences related to rare cancer.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…The implementation of what is in the Bill will make a difference to the 55% of people who die of a rare cancer. I met a young man the other day who had lost both parents to glioblastoma, and he was overjoyed that we were doing this.”
Record by topic
- Cancer230th of 6226.0
- Rare diseases170th of 2022.0
- Adult social care & reform312th of 3762.0
What they’ve said
“…The key message coming out of this Bill is the hope that it will give to people who are diagnosed with rare cancers and to their families and friends. At the moment, there is little hope for those people. I thank Dr Scott Arthur again, his staff and the charities that have got us to this point.”
Rare Cancers Bill · 2026-01-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, it is a great honour to be opening the debate on the Rare Cancers Bill today. I thank Dr Scott Arthur, the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West, who, when he drew number six in the Private Members’ Bill ballot in autumn 2024, chose this crucially important subject for his Bill.”
Rare Cancers Bill · 2026-01-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
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