HC Deb 22 May 1997 vol 294 c173W
Mr. Streeter

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was spent by his Department on(a) publicity, (b) research and (c) treatment relating to cancer in the last year for which figures are available. [963]

Mr. Boateng

In 1995–96 (latest available figures), the Department allocated(a) approximately £200 thousand to publicity, and (b) £9 million to research relating to cancer.

Information about expenditure on treatment relating to cancer is not available centrally.