§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked he Secretary of State for Social Services how many angiographic X-ray machines have been installed within the National Health Service; and what programme he has for the availability of this technology within the service.
§ Mr. John PattenThere are 174 angiographic X-ray installations operating in the National Health Service. There is no central programme for the availability of this technology within the service—Health Authorities are free to decide to purchase angiographic equipment to meet perceived local needs.