§ 21. Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will limit fees chargeable under the guidance to NHS trusts allowing access to information; and if she will make a statement. [27732]
§ Mr. SackvilleThe guidance to national health service authorities and trusts on the implementation of the code of practice on openness in the NHS makes it clear that, in the vast majority of cases, information will be provided free of charge. In exceptional circumstances, for example where dealing with a request would require significant diversion of resources, a reasonable charge may be made.