Oral Answers to Questions

Scott Mann Excerpts
Tuesday 23rd October 2018

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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The Secretary of State was asked—
Scott Mann Portrait Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con)
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1. What steps he is taking to introduce innovative technology into the NHS.

Julian Sturdy Portrait Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (Con)
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14. What plans the Government have to improve access to innovative treatments and technologies in the NHS.

Matt Hancock Portrait The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Matt Hancock)
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We are bringing a tech revolution to the NHS to improve patient outcomes and reduce waste. Today I am delighted to announce the selection of the first batch of products under the accelerated access collaborative, as well as funding for tech test beds to ensure that more patients get faster access to the most effective innovations.

Scott Mann Portrait Scott Mann
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I am grateful to the Secretary of State for his answer. Will he expand further on the recent announcement of the wave 2 test beds project and how it could deliver better outcomes for my residents down in Cornwall?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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The tech test beds programme is about ensuring that we have units around the country that will support local collaborations between the NHS, tech companies and academia to harness new technologies right across the land, including—and no doubt—in Cornwall.