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Written question asked by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Monday, 13 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 March 2006. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 April 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


National Physical Laboratory

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions her Department has had with the National Physical Laboratory on the funding of radiotherapy calibrations; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

The Department has been discussing the transitional arrangements with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) following the withdrawal of the DTI subsidy for the radiotherapy calibration services. The withdrawal of the subsidy means that health users will pay for the services they require in the same way as other users of the measurement services.Officials continue to participate in discussions with regard to the future development of NPL's services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
59106; 445 c243W;445 c243W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Finance Radiotherapy National Physical Laboratory