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
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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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