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Written question asked by Ian Lavery (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Rutherford Health: Northumberland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential merits, costs and feasibility of bringing the former Rutherford Centre at Bomarsund into NHS ownership or management.

Answer

The Department did not provide an assessment of the cost, clinical impact, or NHS England’s treatment timelines associated with transitioning patients from Rutherford Health centres. This includes the Bomarsund site, prior to the organisation's liquidation. The Government is committed to improving performance for diagnosing and treating cancer. To support these objectives, the National Health Service is currently making use of two of the five former Rutherford Cancer sites, Taunton and Clatterbridge.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129120
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Costs NHS Rutherford Health Northumberland
Link
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