Written questions

Radioisotopes: Procurement

Lords · Question HL15945 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 1 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what further steps they plan to take to safeguard a reliable supply of radioisotopes for use in the NHS.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 1 Apr 2026

The resilience of United Kingdom supply chains is a key priority, and the Department and NHS England are committed to helping to build long term supply chain resilience for medicines. We recognise the importance of ensuring a resilient and reliable supply...