To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to expand the University of Liverpool Cancer Research Centre; and if she will make a statement. (142251)

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The Medical Research Council currently provides support to the University of Liverpool Cancer Research Centre through response-mode grants. The MRC welcomes applications for support into any aspect of human health and they are judged in open competition with other demands. In addition, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council has provided one equipment grant to the centre.