Activity has significantly increased in this area. For example, the number of new patients receiving radiotherapy treatment has increased from 2,402 per year in 1994 to 3,809 per year in 2000. This means that an additional 1,407 patients are accessing these services, representing an increase of 58% nationally. We acknowledge that we have more to do in respect of radiotherapy services. The forthcoming radiotherapy report will address these issues in a structured and rational way.