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Written question asked by Nick St Aubyn (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 April 2001. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 April 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, What targets he has set with respect to improving cancer treatment. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. St. Aubyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what targets he has set with respect to improving cancer treatment. [156301] Yvette Cooper: The cancer plan sets out targets for waiting times standards so that by 2005 there will be a maximum two month wait from urgent general practitioner referral to treatment for all cancers. Linked to this is the extension of the cancer services collaborative from April; and the introduction of booked admissions for cancer patients by 2004.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
366 c590W; 156301
Session
2000-01
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Cancer Medical treatments Waiting lists Standards
Link
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