Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 114992
Orthopaedics: Medical Equipment
Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 5 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Helen Morgan
Liberal Democrat — North Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) minimise disruption caused by delays to the supply of bone cement and (b) ensure the availability of adequate supplies of bone cement in the future.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe Department is working closely with NHS England, professional bodies and industry partners and have implemented a range of measures to resolve the shortage of bone cement.The National Health Service has secured stock of an alternative bone cement produ...
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