Radiotherapy in the National Cancer Plan

Motion Text

That this House welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan and its ambition to meet all cancer targets by 2029; notes with concern the lack of a comprehensive plan for radiotherapy; recognises that while references to Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy are positive, they fall far short of the investment and strategic direction urgently required; further notes that the plan anticipates meeting radiotherapy waiting time targets within three years despite no clear proposals for additional workforce capacity, capital investment or equipment replacement; believes that without commissioning more satellite radiotherapy units the Government cannot meet its own 62-day target; and calls on the Government to work with the APPG for Radiotherapy to strengthen the plan and deliver the improvements patients across the UK urgently need.