Prostate cancer screening
On 26 October 2026 there will be a 90-minute Westminster Hall debate at 4.30pm on e-petition 751472 relating to prostate cancer screening.
This briefing paper is out of date and has been withdrawn. It has been replaced by two seperate briefing papers, namely:
(i) “Prohibition of tobacco displays”, (CBP 5537) dated 3 May 2017.
(ii) “Prohibition of tobacco vending machines” (CBP 5536) dated 8 May 2017.
On 26 October 2026 there will be a 90-minute Westminster Hall debate at 4.30pm on e-petition 751472 relating to prostate cancer screening.
A debate is scheduled for 15 October on progress towards a smoke-free UK. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Mary Kelly Foy MP.
In 2025, 9.8% of adults in the UK were current smokers. This is the lowest figure since the series began.