Hospital Out-Patients (Fares)

HC Deb 18 March 1964 vol 691 cc174-5W

57. Sir J. MacLeod

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make arrangements for the reimbursement out of public funds of travelling expenses of patients attending hospitals and hospital clinics from outlying areas.

Mr. Stodart

Existing arrangements provide for payment of fares if hardship is shown.