Alcohol and cancer
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.

Reform of the Mental Health Act 1983: the draft Mental Health Bill. House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/80.
Reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 the draft Mental Health Bill (361 KB , PDF)
Reform of the Mental Health Act 1983: the draft Mental Health Bill. House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/80.
Reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 the draft Mental Health Bill (361 KB , PDF)
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.
The Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill 2024-2025 had its second reading on Friday 7 March 2025. It was considered by a Public Bill Committee on 25 June 2025 and report stage is scheduled for 11 July 2025. This is a private members' bill.
The price of medicines in the UK is influenced by multiple factors, including agreements with the pharmaceutical industry to cap spending on branded medicines.