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Debate between Julian Sturdy and Paul Burstow
Tuesday 2nd November 2010

(14 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julian Sturdy Portrait Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (Con)
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6. What assessment he has made of the likely effect on cancer survival rates of the implementation of his proposed reforms of the NHS.

Paul Burstow Portrait The Minister of State, Department of Health (Paul Burstow)
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Our health spending now matches European levels, but our cancer survival rates do not match European levels. If we brought survival rates up to the best in Europe, we could save up to 10,000 lives a year. Our updated cancer strategy will set out how our NHS reforms will improve cancer survival rates.

Julian Sturdy Portrait Julian Sturdy
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Does my hon. Friend agree that local charity groups, such as York Against Cancer in my constituency, play a vital role in the fight against that disease? Can he assure me that the Government will continue to support and work with the voluntary sector to provide the very best cancer care?

Paul Burstow Portrait Paul Burstow
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The Government certainly work closely with the voluntary sector in many ways to promote and develop our approach to cancer services. We value the work of organisations such as York Against Cancer because of the support that they provide through information and support for people diagnosed with cancer and their families. It is very important that we continue to support such activities.