HC Deb 20 May 1966 vol 728 c317W
Mr. Winnick

asked the Minister of Health what facilities are being arranged for smear tests for cancer of the cervix in the Croydon area.

Mr. K. Robinson

I understand that a service for women at risk will be available by October. A diagnostic service is already available for women with symptoms.

Captain Kerby

asked the Minister of Health what facilities exist for smear tests for cancer of the cervix in the Shoreham-Worthing-Littlehampton-Arundel areas of West Sussex.

Mr. K. Robinson

A diagnostic service is available for women with symptoms. I understand that a voluntary service for the taking of smears is available in Worthing and that the smears are examined at Worthing Hospital. Smears taken by general practitioners in the Littlehampton-Arundel area are examined at St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester. Discussions are now taking place between the Regional Hospital Board and the local authorities with a view to the opening of clinics later this year.