§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to publish his conclusions on the location of cancer treatment centres. [3255]
§ Mr. BoatengA great deal of work has been undertaken in the National Health Service to implement the recommendations contained within the document "A Policy Framework for Commissioning Cancer Services". A key element has been local discussion as to where and what cancers should be treated at each individual potential cancer centre or cancer unit. As the process is ongoing, we will continue to review progress before considering any announcement.