Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Paul Burstow and Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown

Tuesday 12th June 2012 Commons Chamber

[Paul Burstow]

The important point about the extension of any screening programme is that it is based on evidence. The most recent review of cervical smear and screening campaigns took place in 2009, and on the basis of all the available evidence at the time the Government’s advisory committee on cervical screening concluded that it would do more harm than good to extend screening below that age, but it is a standing item on the committee’s agenda. It looks at any new evidence and will continue to do so.

[Dr William McCrea (South Antrim) (DUP)]

Pancreatic cancer is greatly feared by many of our constituents. What funds are going to be made available to assist in its research, and how will the Minister measure improvements in that field?