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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 October 2001. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Friday, 26 October 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what arrangements have been agreed for financial compensation from SNOMED if the SNOMED CT coding system is not delivered to the NHS on time. - (Holding answer 22 October 2001).
Answer

Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what arrangements have been agreed for financial compensation from SNOMED if the SNOMED CT coding system is not delivered to the NHS on time. [9399] Ms Blears: [holding answer 22 October 2001]: There are no plans to seek compensation because the third and final payment will not be made in full until SNOMED CT Release: June 2002 is delivered.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9399; 373 c421W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Software NHS Medical equipment Classification schemes
Link
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