§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received on behalf of cancer sufferers in Gwynedd with regard to the possibility of networking the radiotherapy treatment available at Clatterbridge, to Ysbyty Gwynedd and to Ysbyty Clwyd.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesRepresentations have been received from the hon. Member for Ynys Mon (Mr. Jones) and from a number of clinicians and representative organisations in Gwynedd about a networked radiotherapy treatment arrangement between the Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology NHS trust and Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Clwyd. These are being considered in connection with proposals to improve cancer treatment services in north Wales.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what provisions he plans to make to ensure that cancer patients in Gwynedd can have access to cancer screening and radiotherapy treatment in Bangor; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesMy right hon. Friend announced in March last year that patients would best be served by establishing a dedicated cancer treatment centre with radiotherapy facilities in north Wales. An investment appraisal of location, need, content, cost and management arrangements was commissioned. My right hon. Friend is currently considering that report and hopes to make an announcement in the near future.