Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 10104
Radiotherapy: Medical Equipment
Tabled: 21 October 2024
Answered: 6 November 2024
Question
Richard Burgon
Labour — Leeds East
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government plans to replace all radiotherapy machines older than ten years.
Answer
Karin SmythThe Government announced last week that £70million will be spent on new radiotherapy machines, which will help ensure that the most advanced treatment is available to patients who need it.