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Written question asked by Lord Ironside (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 1997. It was answered by Baroness Jay of Paddington (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 November 1997.


Jay of Paddington, Baroness

Question
Whether they will introduce legislation to require National Health Service X-ray mammography screening facilities to obtain a certificate of approval, to be prominently displayed and renewed at yearly intervals, covering equipment, procedures, methodology, film processing, operator and consultant qualifications, keeping of records and monitoring of screening plans for women in eligible age brackets and susceptible categories. - No plans at present. (Guidance notes on breast screening equipment in Library as Dep 3/5510).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
583 c33WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Breast cancer Enforcement Medical devices Standards Screening X-rays