Written questions

Bowel Cancer: Screening

Commons · Question 5272 · Tabled 11 Sep 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 8 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Sharon Hodgson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will provide additional funding for improved endoscopy equipment for diagnosing bowel cancer.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 8 Oct 2024

Increasing capacity to meet the demand for diagnostic services is a priority for the Government. We are committed to providing the National Health Service with the latest technology, replacing outdated equipment to make diagnosis more accurate and timely,...