HC Deb 16 October 2001 vol 372 c1124W
29. Gillian Merron

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to improve cancer services. [3792]

34. Mr. Purchase

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to improve cancer services. [3797]

Ms Blears

By 2003–04 an additional £570 million will have been invested in cancer care. This money will support the appointment of new consultants; implementation of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidance to end the postcode lottery of care; cutting waiting times for cancer and increasing National Health Service investment in specialist palliative care services.