§ 46. Sir F. Medlicottasked the Minister of Health, as representing the Lord President of the Council, what exchange of information and research into the causes of cancer takes place between the appropriate official authorities and organisations in the United Kingdom and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithExperience has proved that the most valuable international scientific liaison is that which takes place on an informal and individual basis and such communication between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and this country has recently shown signs of increasing. The attendance of a number of Russian experts at the International Cancer Congress in London next month will provide a further opportunity for useful 680 contacts to be made in this field of research.
§ Sir F. MedlicottIs my right hon. and learned Friend aware that in this field we have a common and very dangerous enemy and that his Answer will be received with pleasure in many quarters?
§ Mr. KershawCan my right hon. and learned Friend say whether research into cancer in this country is hampered in any way by lack of money?
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI think not. The research into cancer in this country is making progress, as my hon. Friend knows, but, as my hon. Friend the Member for Norfolk, Central (Sir F. Medlicott) has pointed out, this is an international sphere in which we are anxious to pool our knowledge. I am grateful to him for what he said.