Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate she has made of the average cost of a PET scanner.

In 2017/18, the Department implemented a new operating model and delivery body for National Health Service procurement, known as NHS Supply Chain. The NHS Supply Chain was created as a national body, through which NHS organisations could voluntarily make use of their collective purchasing power, and provide best value for money for the taxpayer.

Positron emission tomography scanners are available at a range of different prices in accordance with their level of specification. There are several ways for trusts to buy products, including through the NHS Supply Chain, supplier frameworks, and private sourcing companies or suppliers. Prices will vary according to purchase route, volumes purchased, and model type.