§ Mr. Gwilym JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to develop cancer treatment services for the people of north Wales.
§ Mr. David HuntHaving carefully reviewed all the options set out in the Deloitte, Haskins and Sells report I have decided that cancer patients in north Wales will best be served by the establishment of a dedicated cancer centre in north Wales itself. I have consequently, commissioned a detailed investment appraisal of this option. Provided the conclusions of this are satisfactory I am hopeful that a start on such a centre can be made in 1993.
The remaining recommendations of the DHS report are primarily for health authorities in north Wales to consider in the light of their local strategies for health and the development of cancer services in the areas concerned.