HC Deb 26 October 1965 vol 718 c37W
Mr. Hay

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science to what extent research into cancer is now being held up for lack of funds.

Mr. Prentice

I am assured that the Medical Research Council, the Government's main agency for the promotion of medical research, has not been hampered by lack of funds in its support of proposals for research on cancer which they have regarded as scientifically worthy of support. Research in this field is also conducted in the universities and in hospitals under the National Health Service. Research on cancer is also greatly assisted by the work of the voluntary organisations.