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Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 December 2009. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Thursday, 3 December 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Aortic Aneurysm: Screening

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of (a) provision and installation of the technology for ultrasound screening in respect of aortic aneurysms and (b) staffing at the level required for optimal use of such technology at each location; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

A total of £662,180 was allocated to early implementer sites for the purchase of ultrasound equipment.Information about the cost to the public purse of the staffing levels required for optimal use of ultrasound technology is not held centrally.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c930W; 303078
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Screening Aortic aneurysm
Link
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