HC Deb 13 March 1967 vol 743 cc24-5
24. Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Minister of Health what progress has been made in the provision of cervical cancer screening facilities for all women at risk in Crawley.

Mr. Snow

A limited service for women at risk should be available in Crawley next month.

Mrs. Butler

In view of the very high proportion of women in the younger age group at risk in new towns like Crawley for whom screening can be particularly effective in preventing the development of cancer, is there some action which my hon. Friend can take to ensure that in areas like this greater priority is given, remembering that the women of Crawley have had to wait a very long time indeed for even this very limited service?

Mr. Snow

My right hon. Friend has been examining the position in new towns very actively and my hon. Friend may be pleased to know that, although there are difficulties about accommodation and technical services, it is hoped to expand this service towards the end of the year.

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