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00:00I raised the issue of cancer last week with the Cabinet Secretary
00:05and I agreed that it was important in the performance
00:09and said that the debate was moving from place to place.
00:13It is therefore obvious that there is a problem in what is happening in particular.
00:17There are two issues in my view.
00:19One MP has come in saying that he is staying seven weeks for a mammogram,
00:24another MP is staying for cancer treatment of the throat
00:28and another MP is staying 24 weeks for a mammogram.
00:32Of course, the primary diagnosis is significant,
00:35but it is significant in order to be able to get a mammogram for the health service.
00:38So, does the Prime Minister think that it is acceptable
00:41that people are allowed to stay even for a mammogram
00:45and why is there a postcode lottery among areas in Wales
00:49for a diagnosis and a mammogram?
00:52Well, thank you very much, Member.
00:53Because Betsi said that it was particularly good
00:56compared to other health boards in Wales,
00:59so it is a shame that they have gone back.
01:03Perhaps they have not gone back,
01:04it is just that they have not been able to keep up
01:08with the demand that has been created so much over the past few years.
01:14But, as I say, what has happened is that they are now, I think,
01:18improving the situation.
01:20Just in terms of, for example, dermatology,
01:22two clinical leads have been selected,
01:25but recently there was a problem,
01:27especially in the north-east in your area,
01:30where everyone was dependent on one consultant.
01:34And, of course, that creates a system that is not very robust.
01:38So, things are improving, there is a clear path,
01:42but it is obvious that the Government
01:46that has a responsibility beyond that will keep a close eye on us.