§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was spent on cancer treatments in each year since 1992(a) nationally and (b) in the west midlands; and what was the percentage change from the previous year in each case. [10246]
§ Mr. HoramThe information requested is not available centrally. It is estimated that the care and treatment for cancer patients forms a substantial part of national health service work in primary and secondary care sectors of around 7 per cent. of NHS resources.