§ 19. Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for increasing the use of diagnostic testing in health care. [3782]
§ Ms BlearsDiagnostic services are key in meeting NHS Plan targets. Central procurement programmes for CT and MRI scanners are already delivering improvements in the diagnostic quality of images, supporting the work of clinicians and benefiting patients. Over the last two years we have invested £20 million in supporting innovative pathology modernisation projects and a further £8 million is being made available this year.