Claim: The government has procured a contract worth £30 million to provide surge capacity for the ambulance service during periods of increased pressure, and that "is there, should we need it".
Fact-check: Health minister claims contract yet to be awarded has been 'procured'—then denies she said it - Full Fact
Verdict: nhs england says this contract hasn't been awarded yet. since we first published this fact check, health minister maria caulfield has clarified that "we have procured a contract which is just being finalised".
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sarah Turnnidge
Date published: 2022-07-15T00:00:00