§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on proton therapy in the context of the NHS cancer plan. [137066]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonThe NHS Cancer Plan set out our commitment to maintain a modern stock of equipment in the national health service which offers the latest imaging and treatment techniques. We are aware of the benefits proton therapy can offer to the small number of patients with ocular cancer and will keep under review its potential for the treatment of other cancers.
§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for further investment in proton therapy equipment at the Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology. [137363]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonThere are currently no plans for further investment in proton therapy equipment at Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology.