Health Infrastructure Plan Debate

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Baroness Redfern

Main Page: Baroness Redfern (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 30th September 2019

(4 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Bethell Portrait Lord Bethell
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My noble friend puts the point very well. I think the Statement makes it clear that the lessons have been learned on PFI and that that episode is now behind us. The question of how the existing contracts continue to be managed and the impact that has on communities where there are PFI hospitals is clearly one of concern to the House, but I am afraid that it is outside the scope of this Statement. However, I will raise it with the Minister and if there is anything helpful I can provide, I will be sure to pass it on.

Baroness Redfern Portrait Baroness Redfern (Con)
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Will the £200 million of extra money that is going into upgrading MRI and CT scanners start in the first phase? We want even earlier diagnosis and screening.

Lord Bethell Portrait Lord Bethell
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I am almost certain that it will. Let me confirm that in detail, so as not to waste the time of the House.