HC Deb 01 March 1990 vol 168 cc312-3W
52. Mr. A. Cecil Walker

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when nuclear magnetic resonance and X-ray facilities will be available in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Needham

An assessment of need is at present being undertaken by the Eastern board. Subject to satisfactory completion, a magnetic resonance imaging service will be considered with other priorities for funding in the 1991–92 year.