Details News Stages Publications Long title A Bill to make provision to incentivise research and investment into the treatment of rare types of cancer; and for connected purposes. Sponsors Dr Scott Arthur Labour Edinburgh South West Julie Elliott Current version of the Bill Rare Cancers Act 2026 (c. 8) Get File View HTML version Opens in new window 6 March 2026 Bill passage Bill started in the House of Commons 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Bill in the House of Lords 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Final stages Consideration of amendments Royal Assent Key Complete In progress Not applicable Not yet reached