HC Deb 25 October 1985 vol 84 c282W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make it his policy to provide through the National Health Service regular X-ray mammography tests for all women over 35 years.

Mr. Hayhoe

My right hon. and learned Friend the then Minister for Health announced on 2 July that the Government were establishing an expert working group to consider the information now available on breast cancer screening by mammography and advise on policy options. The chairman has been asked to report as soon as possible.