Biography
Baroness Laing of Elderslie raised cancer policy during a Lords debate on the National Cancer Plan in February 2025, specifically addressing lung cancer screening. She sought confirmation from the Minister on whether the Government would commit to implementing earlier lung cancer screening as recommended by the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.
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“My Lords, the Minister mentioned screening for lung cancer, and I am sure the whole House will welcome the progress made in recent years. Can she confirm whether the Government now commit to taking forward the plans for earlier screening of lung cancer, as recommended by the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation?”
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- Cancer503rd of 6222.0
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