John Baron MP’s NC19 cancer amendment accepted by Government

MP looking forward to discussions ahead of Lords stages

John Baron MP’s amendment New Clause 19 to the Health & Care Bill, which will help to improve cancer survival rates by encouraging the NHS to diagnose cancer earlier, was accepted by the Government as the legislation completed its Commons stages. As a result of the Government’s adoption of the amendment, no vote on it was necessary.

John said,

“I am delighted that the Government accepted NC19, which will make a real difference to improving cancer survival rates by boosting earlier diagnosis. I look forward to discussions with Ministers ahead of the Bill’s stages in the House of Lords – we will be working together on this.”

“I would very much like to thank the 80 MPs of all parties who supported NC19, and those outside Parliament who also lent their support. Today is a good day for cancer patients and their families.”

Notes to Editors:

• For further information, please see John’s earlier press releases, (‘John Baron MP’s cancer amendment NC19 selected for debate tomorrow’ and ‘John Baron MP tables amendment to Health & Care Bill’).

• John also wrote an article about NC19, available 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.

• John was Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer for nine years.