HC Deb 27 July 1999 vol 336 cc231-2W
Mr. Paul Marsden

To ask the Prime Minister what plans he has to meet the National Cancer Forum to assess progress on implementing the Policy Framework for Commissioning Cancer Services; and if he will make a statement. [93625]

The Prime Minister

The aim of the Policy Framework for Commissioning Cancer Services is to improve the quality and consistency of cancer services across the country. The National Cancer Forum has been established to advise on the on-going implementation of the Policy Framework.

I met members of the National Cancer Forum in May when I hosted a meeting in Downing Street to review progress and to identify where further action is needed to improve cancer prevention and care.