HC Deb 29 November 1962 vol 668 cc93-4W
Mr. B. Harrison

asked the Minister of Health how many people die each year from accessible cancers; and what is being done to encourage earlier medical consultation.

Mr. Powell

Just under 20,000 in England and Wales. On the second part of the Question I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for Ilford, North (Mr. Iremonger) on 9th November.