Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:03 pm on 22 November 2016.
First Minister, the key to improving cancer survival rates is early diagnosis. It is therefore hugely welcome that the new cancer delivery plan for Wales is overhauling the GP cancer referrals by piloting diagnostic centres in Cwm Taf Local Health Board and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Local Health Board. However, the delivery plan states that improving access to diagnostics is an enormous challenge. What actions are you taking to address the shortages of equipment and staff in pathology, radiography and oncology identified in the delivery plan?