Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 114645
Radiotherapy: Medical Equipment
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 13 March 2026
Question
Clive Jones
Liberal Democrat — Wokingham
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much of the £70 million allocated in the Autumn Budget 2024 for new linear accelerator (LINAC) machines has been spent to date; how many new LINAC machines have been procured with that funding;
Answer
Karin SmythThe £70 million investment is in the process of being spent, machines have been ordered, and they are being rolled out across the country, with some treating patients already. These 28 new, cutting-edge machines will reduce waiting times and provide 15% m...
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