asked the Minister of Health what facilities are being arranged for smear tests for cancer of the cervix in the Croydon area.

I understand that a service for women at risk will be available by October. A diagnostic service is already available for women with symptoms.

asked the Minister of Health what facilities exist for smear tests for cancer of the cervix in the Shoreham-Worthing-Littlehampton-Arundel areas of West Sussex.

A diagnostic service is available for women with symptoms. I understand that a voluntary service for the taking of smears is available in Worthing and that the smears are examined at Worthing Hospital. Smears taken by general practitioners in the Littlehampton-Arundel area are examined at St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester. Discussions are now taking place between the Regional Hospital Board and the local authorities with a view to the opening of clinics later this year.