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.
Signatories (44)
- Tim Farron Sponsor
- Wera Hobhouse
- Christine Jardine
- Rachael Maskell
- Ian Roome
- Jim Shannon
- Dr Roz Savage
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- Steff Aquarone
- Mike Martin
- Liz Jarvis
- Ben Maguire
- Dr Danny Chambers
- Helen Morgan
- Jamie Stone
- Gideon Amos
- Claire Young
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Tom Gordon
- Steve Darling
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Adam Dance
- Lisa Smart
- Helen Maguire
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Mr Will Forster
- Alex Brewer
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- David Chadwick
- Richard Foord
- Pippa Heylings
- Carla Denyer
- Siân Berry
- Adrian Ramsay
- Sarah Dyke
- Zöe Franklin
- Clive Jones
- Edward Morello
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Martin Wrigley
- Daisy Cooper
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Josh Babarinde