Oral Answers to Questions

Dennis Skinner Excerpts

Tuesday 29th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Burstow]

I imagine that that would be an answer the previous Government should be giving, and they should be sorry. [Hon. Members: “What?”] The reality is that this Government are clear that we are sticking with the targets in relation to cancer, but we are also clear that we need to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and ensure that people present themselves at an earlier stage and get access to the appropriate diagnosis, so that they get the right treatment.

[Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover) (Lab)]

He’ll be the first one to get the sack.

[Kate Green (Stretford and Urmston) (Lab)]

7. What steps he is taking to encourage healthy eating.