Debate Pack
World Immunisation Week
This pack has been prepared ahead of the general debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 2 May on World Immunisation Week.
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Research Briefing
Brexit and medicines regulation
This briefing paper provides an overview of current medicines regulation in the UK and EU, Brexit negotiations so far on this issue, and views on future regulation. It also discusses the potential impacts of a no deal Brexit scenario, and Government preparations for these.
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Insight
British Science Week: To fight drug-resistant infections we need more data
This UK Science Week we explore how antimicrobial resistance develops and what is being done to prevent it.
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Debate Pack
Backbench business: Debate on a Motion relating to the NICE appraisals of rare diseases
There will be a backbench business debate on a motion relating to the NICE appraisals of rare diseases held in the House of Commons chamber on Thursday 14th March 2019. The debate will be led by Liz Twist MP. This Pack contains background information, parliamentary and press material, and further reading suggestions which Members may find useful when preparing for this debate.
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Debate Pack
World Cancer Day
On 30 January 2018, there will be a debate to coincide with World Cancer Day, which occurs on the 4 February. Starting in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm, the debate will be led by John Lamont MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on e-petition 225767 relating to lowering the age for smear tests for cervical cancer from 25 to 18
On 28 January 2019, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 225767: this calls for the lowering of the age for smear tests for cervical cancer from 25 to 18. The debate will be led by Helen Jones MP and will start at 4.30pm.
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Debate Pack
Appropriate ME treatment
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 24 January 2019 on appropriate ME treatment. The subject for this debate has been determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Insight
Health inequalities: Income deprivation and north/south divides
Areas with income deprivation are more likely to have a range of health conditions including serious mental illness, obesity, diabetes, and learning disabilities.
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Debate Pack
Recognition of fibromyalgia as a disability
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 15 January 2019 from 9.30-11am on recognition of fibromyalgia as a disability. The debate will be opened by Toby Perkins MP.
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Debate Pack
Diabetes
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 9 January 2018 from 9.30-11am on diabetes. The debate will be opened by Sir John Hayes MP.
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Debate Pack
Early diagnosis and the cancer workforce in the NHS long-term plan
On 8 January 2019, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Early diagnosis and the cancer workforce in the NHS long-term plan, starting at 9:30am. The debate is sponsored by Jim Fitzpatrick MP.
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Debate Pack
Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
A Westminster Hall debate on Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment has been scheduled for 30 October, at 9:30am. This debate is sponsored by Lee Rowley MP.
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Research Briefing
The Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill 2017-19
The Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill 2017-19 is tabled for its Commons report Stage and Third Reading on 26 October 2018 This briefing paper provides background on the organ donation consent system, an overview of the Bill, and views on this.
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Debate Pack
The future of breast cancer
A debate on The future of breast cancer is scheduled for Thursday 18 October at 1.30pm in Westminster Hall. Laura Smith MP will open the debate.
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Debate Pack
Role of universal health coverage in tackling preventable and treatable diseases
A debate will take place in Westminster Hall on 5 July 2018 at 1.30pm on the role of universal health coverage in tackling preventable and treatable diseases. The subject for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP
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