§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what guidance she has issued or intends to issue on the matters national health service trusts and health authorities should consider before introducing car parking charges;
(2) what the policy of her Department is regarding the introduction of charges for car parking at hospitals.
§ Mr. SackvilleCharges for car parking on national health service premises are a matter for local determination in the light of local circumstances, including the needs of patients, visitors and staff and the availability and cost of providing such facilities.