Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how much was spent on chemotherapy drugs in the Province in each of the last five years; and what the proposed spending is in the next 12 months. - Inc figures from 2002-03.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much was spent on chemotherapy drugs in the Province in each of the last five years; and what the proposed spending is in the next 12 months. [198150] Angela Smith: Approximately £6.3 million was spent on chemotherapy drugs in 2002-03 and approximately £7.9 million in 2003-04. Approximately £13.8 million of chemotherapy drugs demand is currently anticipated for 2004-05. Further information is not available

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 198150; 426 c1354W;426 c1358W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Cancer Finance Expenditure Drugs Medical treatments Patients Northern Ireland
Contains statistics: Yes
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