Hon. Alison Xamon asks about funding for a CT scanner for the State morgue to reduce invasive autopsies. The government is considering a joint business case from the Departments of Justice and Health.

AnsweredQoN 341Legislative Council
Asked
5 September 2017
Portfolio
Attorney General

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I refer to the need for a CT scanner for the State’s morgue to assist the State Coroner and reduce the need for invasive and time-consuming autopsies, and I ask:
(a) has the Government committed to making money available to fund the purchase of a CT scanner;
(b) if yes to (a), when will this money become available; and
(c) if no to (a), why not?

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Answered
10 October 2017
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Attorney General
Response time
6 days
(b) Not applicable. (c) A joint business case between the Department of Justice and the Department of Health (PathWest) is currently being prepared for the consideration of Government.
(c) A joint business case between the Department of Justice and the Department of Health (PathWest) is currently being prepared for the consideration of Government.

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