§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he proposes to take on the Zuckerman Report on Cancer Research.
§ Mr. AlisonI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister gave today to the hon. Member for Easington (Mr. Dormand).
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what commitment of 71W National Health Service funds he proposes to make in each of the next three years to provide the mass screening facilities recommended by the Zuckerman Report on Cancer Research.
§ Mr. AlisonNo such recommendation is made in Lord Zuckerman's report. Screening is, however, available for cervical cancer, women whose pregnancy was complicated by a mole are screened; and screening will shortly be introduced for a limited group of workers who have incurred a special risk of bladder cancer. These screening services are not separately costed. Other forms of cancer are kept under review by a sub-committee of the Standing Medical Advisory Committee.