Rare Cancers Bill 2024-2025
The Rare Cancers Bill 2024-2025 had its second reading on Friday 14 March 2025. It was considered in Public Bill Committee on 2 July 2025 and report stage is scheduled for 11 July 2025. This is a private members' bill.

MPs will debate Support for children and young people with life-shortening conditions in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 7 June 2016 at 9.30 am. Stuart Andrew MP will be lead the debate. This House of Commons Library debate pack contains a summary of the issues, relevant reports, press and parliamentary coverage, and links to further reading.
Support for children and young people with life-shortening conditions (194 KB , PDF)
It is estimated that more than 40,000 children (0–19 years) in England have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. The charity Together for Short Lives has called for a more integrated commissioning approach from CCGs, NHS England and local authorities. Because hospices generally receive funding from a variety of sources, including charitable donations, provision can vary. In 2015, a survey carried out by Together for Short Lives and Hospice UK found that statutory funding for children’s and adult hospices was patchy and inconsistent.
Support for children and young people with life-shortening conditions (194 KB , PDF)
The Rare Cancers Bill 2024-2025 had its second reading on Friday 14 March 2025. It was considered in Public Bill Committee on 2 July 2025 and report stage is scheduled for 11 July 2025. This is a private members' bill.
This briefing focuses on two disease-modifying dementia drugs that are currently being appraised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): lecanemab and donanemab
On 8 July 2025, there will be a Commons debate on alcohol and cancer. The debate will be led by Cat Smith MP. The Library will publish a briefing ahead of the debate.