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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Zubir Ahmed (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS: Helium

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to increase reserves of helium within the NHS.

Answer

The Department is closely monitoring the impacts of the Middle East conflict on the medical supply chain, including on the supply of helium. We have engaged with industry and received assurance on the stability of continued helium supply through contingency planning and sourcing through multiple global routes. We will continue to monitor the supply of helium and other medical products to mitigate any potential impacts on patient care.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125314
Session
2024-26
Subjects
NHS Helium
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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