Thank you for contacting me about the #CatchUpWithCancer campaign, and access to cancer/radiotherapy treatment. Thank you for inviting me to attend the Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday 18th July about the accessibility of radiotherapy. Whilst the Government has invested around £162 million since 2016 to upgrade or replace around 100 radiotherapy machines, I fully recognise that many patients continue to face challenges in accessing the treatment they need. I regret that I cannot attend the debate due to my other parliamentary duties, but I would be interested in receiving a briefing from Radiotherapy UK about these important issues.
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