§ Dr. GibsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to invest in clinical drug trials in district hospitals to advance knowledge of cancer treatment. [50115]
§ Mr. MilburnThe main agency through which the Government support clinical trials is the Medical Research Council (MRC). The MRC is an independent body receiving its grant-in-aid from the Office of Science and Technology which is part of the Department of Trade and Industry. The MRC has an extensive programme of clinical trials on cancer including the use of treatments. These are conducted in many locations including district hospitals. Information on these trials is available from the MRC. Their address is 20 Park Crescent, London, W1N 4AL.