§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Health whether, before coming to the final decision as to the best method to combat cancer, he will call a conference, and be guided by its decision, of the heads of cancer departments in the principal institutions in Great Britain engaged in the special study and treatment of this disease in order to be able to arrive at a balanced judgment as to the relative efficiency of several methods of treatment and thus be able to base his proposals on expert opinion as to the most effective and economic methods capable of application to the maximum number of sufferers?
§ Mr. ElliotThe Bill at present before the House makes provision for arrangements designed to secure that the facilities for the treatment of persons suffering from cancer are adequate. In considering such arrangements I shall certainly be guided by the opinion of those engaged in the special study and treatment of this disease. I think it is premature to say whether any such conference as that suggested by the hon. Member would be desirable or whether less formal methods of consultation would be more satisfactory.