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Written question asked by Scott Arthur (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Tomography: Waiting Lists

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of waiting times for(a) MRI and (b) CT scans across NHS England.

Answer

The Department recognises that too many patients are waiting too long for diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans, and we are determined to change this. We have demonstrated our commitment to transforming diagnostics through a £2.3 billion investment into diagnostic capacity, which will provide the National Health Service with the tools they need to diagnose cancer faster and earlier.

In April, we announced our plan to open four new community diagnostic centres (CDCs) during the 2026/27 period and the expanding and enhancement of 32 existing CDCs using a £237 million of investment. This investment will help to tackle waiting times for MRI and CT scanners and will bring care closer to the community.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3449
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Waiting lists Tomography
Link
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