HC Deb 23 June 1988 vol 135 cc650-1W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will convene and chair a conference of north Wales and north-west England health authorities to discuss the terms of reference for a comprehensive study of all cancer treatment services in north Wales including the possibility of a satellite radiotherapy centre in north Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Grist

The terms of reference of a review of cancer treatment services to north Wales patients have already been the subject of consultation with appropriate health authorities in Wales and England.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take urgent steps to set up a satellite radiotherapy cancer centre in Clwyd, north Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Grist

The feasibility of a satellite radiotherapy centre in north Wales will be addressed in a review of cancer treatment services for north Wales patients.