§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations she has received on the lack of provision of magnetic resonance imaging at the midland centre for neurosurgery and neurology; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleWe have received a number of representations on this subject. In March we announced the successful bids for additional money for whole body scanners and other medical equipment. This included a proposal for a magnetic resonance imager to support a combined neuroscience facility in Birmingham. Decisions on the provision of these services and location of this equipment are matters for West Midlands regional health authority.