8. 7. UKIP Wales Debate: Lung Cancer

Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 2 November 2016.

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Amendment 1—Jane Hutt

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Recognises the significant improvement in Wales for one year survival rates for lung cancer and the lung cancer initiative being delivered as part of the Cancer Delivery Plan.

Welcomes the £240m of additional investment in health services in Wales proposed in the recent draft budget including an additional £15m for diagnostic equipment and £1m for end of life care.

Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to further improve lung cancer survival rates and intention to:

a) publish a refreshed Cancer Delivery Plan by the end of November 2016 and continue to focus on improving lung cancer outcomes;

b) publish a refreshed End of Life Care plan by the end of January 2017;

c) continue to work closely with the Wales Cancer Alliance on the development of cancer services in Wales and with hospices on end of life care.