§ Mr. Austin-WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when the South East Thames regional health authority authorised the purchase of a second-hand mobile MRI scanner for use at the Brook hospital; when the authority had paid a non-refundable deposit; what was the total cost paid for the scanner and the amounts borne by(a) the authority and (b) Greenwich Healthcare Trust; when the scanner was delivered to the Brook hospial; when it became operational; how many NHS patients have been scanned with this equipment; what consultation took place with consultants at the Brook hospital prior to the purchase of this equipment; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe hon. Member may wish to contact Mr. Peter Barker, chairman of South East Thames regional health authority concerning its involvement in the purchase of the MRI scanner at Greenwich Healthcare national 535W health service trust and Mr. Neville Thompson, chairman of Greenwich Healthcare NHS trust about the installation and use of medical equipment at the trust.