Cancer Survival Rates

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:27 pm on 10 December 2019.

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Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative 2:27, 10 December 2019

Thank you for that answer, Minister. The fact is that diagnosing people at the earliest stage is critical to giving patients the best chance of surviving cancer. However, all but one health board in Wales are struggling to recruit and retain radiographers. Approximately one in 10 nurse endoscopy posts are vacant, with some boards having to bring in teams from England to clear backlogs. First Minister, what action are you taking to increase the clinical training places in line with present and future patient need in Wales, please?