The Health Committee was scheduled to discuss several important public health matters, including breast cancer screening rates in London, the use of the Transport for London network for public health messaging, and the committee's ongoing work programme. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as declarations of interest and the confirmation of previous minutes.

Declarations of Interests

The committee was scheduled to review the list of offices held by Assembly Members, which are considered disclosable pecuniary interests. Members were also expected to declare any specific interests related to agenda items and note any other relevant interests, including gifts and hospitality received. The report outlined the advice from the GLA's Monitoring Officer regarding disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable interests, emphasizing the importance of Members adhering to the Code of Conduct to maintain public confidence.

Minutes

The committee was recommended to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 26 November 2025, to be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Summary List of Actions

A report was scheduled to be presented, updating the committee on the progress of actions arising from previous meetings. This included noting both completed and outstanding actions, as well as any additional correspondence received.

Action Taken Under Delegated Authority

The committee was scheduled to note the action taken by the Chairman under delegated authority, in consultation with party Group Lead Members. This action involved agreeing the committee's report, Men's Mental Health in London, which was attached as an appendix.

Breast Cancer Screening

The committee was scheduled to discuss breast cancer screening in London. The report indicated that London's uptake of routine breast cancer screening invitations for women aged 50 to 71 has remained at 63 per cent over the past decade, falling short of the NHS's target of 70 per cent. The report highlighted that uptake is lower in more deprived areas and among Black women. The meeting aimed to explore the reasons for London's lower uptake, the impact of current awareness campaigns, potential actions for the Mayor, the delegation of screening commissioning to Integrated Care Boards, and health inequalities related to breast cancer screening. Invited guests included representatives from Breast Cancer Now, Outpatients, Black Women Rising, NHS England London Region, South East London Cancer Alliance, and the North London Breast Screening Service.

Public Health Messaging on the Transport for London Network

The committee was scheduled to discuss the use of the Transport for London (TfL) network for public health messaging. The report noted that previous recommendations from the Health Committee to the Mayor for free advertising space on the TfL estate for public health messaging had not been accepted. The Mayor's response indicated that advertising space is managed by media partners and that City Hall has a limited allocation for sharing information on Londoners' priorities. The meeting aimed to explore this issue further with invited guests, including Nicole Valentinuzzi from the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Emma Strain from TfL.

Health Committee Work Programme

The committee was scheduled to review its work programme. This report provided an update on the progress of the committee's ongoing activities, which are designed to help the committee examine and report on health matters in London and scrutinise the Mayor's Health Inequalities Strategy. The next scheduled meeting was noted for 4 March 2026, focusing on violence against healthcare workers.

Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the committee was scheduled for 4 March 2026 at 10:00 am in the Chamber, City Hall.

Any Other Business the Chairman Considers Urgent

This agenda item allows for any urgent matters, not previously listed, to be raised at the Chairman's discretion.