Question on cancer rates in the North East
4 November 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Cabinet Office Minister, Angela E. Smith, answered a written question from Stephen Hepburn on the number of people diagnosed with cancer in the North East of England
In addition to oral questions, MPs and Peers can ask government ministers questions for written answer.
These are often used to obtain detailed information about policies and statistics on the activities of government departments.