NHS National Screening Programmes

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:15 pm on 18 October 2022.

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Photo of Altaf Hussain Altaf Hussain Conservative 2:15, 18 October 2022

Thank you, First Minister, for these figures. First Minister, shamefully, we lag behind other nations in offering them a bowel cancer screening service to people aged 50 and over. This is a national disgrace. People living in Scotland and in England are offered bowel cancer screening, and have done for years. It is quite unbelievable that you've not extended the screening programme to that age group. What is the challenge in Wales that appears specific to Wales, and will you commit to bringing forward an extension of the services to people who have turned 50? Thank you.