§ Baroness Jay of Paddingtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What would be the estimated cost of increasing the number of specialist breast cancer units in hospitals to 250 as recommended by the British Breast Cancer Report Provision of breast services in the United Kingdom.
§ Baroness Cumberlege:It is for local health authorities to determine where their cancer units should be situated, based on the needs of their populations. Any estimation of cost will be undertaken locally.