John Baron MP’s cancer amendment NC19 selected for debate tomorrow

MP: Amendment will help improve cancer survival rates

Last week John Baron MP tabled New Clause 19 to the Health & Care Bill, which will help to improve cancer survival rates by encouraging the NHS to diagnose cancer earlier – which greatly increases the chances of successful treatment. NC19 places outcome measures (e.g. one-year survival rates) over process targets (e.g. 62-day waits). Today it was announced that the amendment has been selected for debate tomorrow by the Speaker. John was Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer for nine years.

John said,

“It is excellent news that Mr Speaker has selected NC19 for debate tomorrow. The amendment is getting strong support, with 80 MPs from all across the Commons supporting it, and I look forward to leading the debate on the amendment tomorrow.”

Notes to Editors:

• John has written an article on his amendment, online at: https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2021/11/john-baron-the-change-that-the-nhs-needs-to-help-catch-cancer-early-and-save-lives.html.

• Please also see John’s press release of 19th November (‘John Baron MP tables amendment to Health & Care Bill’).