Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 July 2001. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 July 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the progress being made by Trent Regional Health Authority regarding the establishment of a new breast cancer unit at Nottingham City Hospital; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Vernon Coaker: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the progress being made by Trent Regional Health Authority regarding the establishment of a new breast cancer unit at Nottingham City Hospital; and if he will make a statement. [4272] Yvette Cooper: The development of the new breast care centre at Nottingham City Hospital National Health Service Trust remains a high priority. The Trent regional office of the NHS Executive continues to work closely with the trust to take forward its proposals and it is expected that the full business case will be submitted in September 2001.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4272; 372 c225W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Breast cancer Diagnosis Hospitals Health services NHS Medical treatments Nottingham Screening Nottingham City Hospital
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk