Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Stephenson and Chris Davies

Thursday 2nd March 2017 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)]

1. What progress has been made on identifying parish churches suitable for wi-fi and broadband in rural areas.

[Chris Davies (Brecon and Radnorshire) (Con)]

7. What progress has been made on identifying parish churches suitable for wi-fi and broadband in rural areas.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Stephenson and Chris Davies

Tuesday 22nd March 2016 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)]

1. What progress has been made on improving cancer survival rates.

[Chris Davies (Brecon and Radnorshire) (Con)]

11. What progress has been made on improving cancer survival rates.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (Jane Ellison)]

Before I answer the questions, may I start by saying that I am sure the thoughts of the whole House are with the people of Brussels today after the shocking events that they have witnessed? As the Prime Minister made clear this morning, we will do all we can to support them.

Cancer survival rates are at a record high. We are on track to save an estimated 12,000 more lives a year for people diagnosed between 2011 and 2015, but we know that we need to strive to be better. The independent cancer taskforce report, “Achieving World-Class Cancer Outcomes”, which was published last summer, recommends improvements across the cancer pathway and sets a clear ambition for further improvement of survival rates.