Written question asked by Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Warner (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006.
Cancer: Breast Screening Programme
- Question
- What discussions the Department of Health has had with HM Treasury regarding provisions in the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review to ensure that the National Health Service breast screening programme is adequately resourced to meet the demographic challenge posed by an ageing population and the expected increase in women aged 50 to 70.
- Answer
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We are discussing with HM Treasury the impact on costs of pay, prices and other underlying pressures on all aspects of health and social care. Decisions on resource allocation for particular programmes will be made after the Chancellor announces the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 8012; 686 c107WA
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Breast cancer Finance Screening
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