§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health on what basis decisions are taken on whether persons receiving cardiac treatment at Brighton hospitals have(a) their travel expenses, (b) the 1683W accommodation costs of spouses or carers and (c) the travel expenses of spouses or carers met from public funds. [154874]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonThe Department of Health has provided guidance on the Hospital Travel Costs Scheme. Primary Care Trusts are responsible for reimbursing provider units for the payments made under the scheme to all patients who are resident in their districts and eligible. Procedures for processing such claims should be agreed locally. Further information about the scheme can be found at http://www. doh.gov.uk/hospitaltravelcosts/intro.htm.