§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what financial resources have been made available for consultant surgeons at Arrowe park hospital participating in the assessment and treatment stages of the Wirral breast screening programme scheduled to start on 19 February; what assessment has been made of the adequacy of these resources; and if he will make a statement on the extent, coverage and date of operation of the breast screening programme in the Wirral.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe Department has allocated resources for the breast screening programme to regions. It is for each regional health authority to decide how funds are allocated to screening services within the region. The hon. Member may wish to contact the chairman of the Mersey regional health authority.