§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the number of women domiciled in Wales treated for(a) breast cancer a nd (b) cervical cancer who have suffered serious long-term side effects as a consequence of radiotherapy treatment undergone; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThis information is not held centrally.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will meet members of the Radiotherapy Action Group Exposure to discuss the consequences to women of long-term side effects of radiotherapy treatment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesMy right hon. Friend has no plans to meet this group. The treatment of cancers by radiotherapy is governed by clinical practice within a legislative framework. All patients discuss the implications of radiotherapy with the responsible consultant before the course of treatment begins.