Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Labour) on Friday, 25 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 July 1999. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 15 July 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will assess the benefits of the MacMillan Cancer Relief campaign, A Voice for Life, prior to formulating the Government's Cancer Information Strategy.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will assess the benefits of the Macmillan Cancer Relief campaign, "A Voice for Life", prior to formulating the Government's Cancer Information Strategy. [89086] Mr. Hutton: We welcome the new Macmillan campaign, "A Voice for Life". We are pleased to be assisting Macmillan in the campaign by arranging for copies of the booklet, "The Cancer Guide", to be distributed to cancer units and cancer centres so that it can be made available to all those diagnosed with cancer. We are working closely with the voluntary sector, including Macmillan Cancer Relief, to develop the Cancer Information Strategy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 89086; 335 c332W;335 c334W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Cancer Patients Publications Information services Macmillan Cancer Relief