CANCER SERVICE CENTRE IN KENDAL

That this House notes with concern that cancer patients in South Cumbria are forced to travel to either Carlisle or Preston for cancer treatment; is deeply concerned at the effect round trips of up to 100 miles can have on the health of cancer sufferers and their families; welcomes the announcement made by NHS Cumbria that they are working with other primary care trusts in the region to assess the feasibility of a new cancer unit in Kendal; and calls on the Government to provide funding for a new cancer service unit at the Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal.