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David Tredinnick Excerpts
Tuesday 27th November 2012

(12 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I thank the Minister for her answers, including her very generous and gracious remarks. I wish her a full and speedy recovery.

David Tredinnick Portrait David Tredinnick (Bosworth) (Con)
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Does my hon. Friend the Minister agree that Penny Brohn Cancer Care, based near Bristol, which offers a unique combination of physical, emotional and spiritual support designed to help patients live well with the impact of cancer, is an organisation that should be supported? Can she confirm that such organisations are eligible for funds from the cancer drugs fund?

Anna Soubry Portrait Anna Soubry
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It is important that we consider all aspects of how we can treat cancers. We also need to bear in mind the people who care for those with cancer, as we sometimes forget them. Any organisation—especially in the charitable sector—that offers treatments that help people and their families and carers is to be welcomed.