Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 5272

Bowel Cancer: Screening

Tabled: 11 September 2024
Answered: 8 October 2024

Question

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

LabourWashington and Gateshead South

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

Karin Smyth
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 We are committed to providing the National Health Service with the latest technology, replacing outdated equipment to make diagnosis more accurate and timely,...

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