57. Captain FABERasked the Prime Minister if, seeing that the disease of cancer had nearly doubled itself in the thirty years ending in 1910 and that the solution of the disease is very costly, he will apportion a certain sum yearly for cancer research?
§ Mr. HERBERT LEWISThe Prime Minister has asked my right hon. Friend to reply to this question. Very large sums are being expended from voluntary sources for this purpose, and, as at present advised, my right hon. Friend is not inclined to propose to the Treasury a State Grant. He would, however, be glad to consider any representations on the subject which may be made by the hon. Member or others.
§ Mr. HERBERT LEWISAs I have said, very large sums are provided now from private sources, and my right hon. Friend is perfectly prepared to receive any representations on the subject.
§ Mr. LEEWould the hon. Gentleman answer my question. Is the Government giving no financial assistance whatever?
§ Mr. HERBERT LEWISI think not.