§ Mr. Allasonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals he has to increase the charges payable under the Road Traffic Act 1960 for the medical treatment of road traffic casualties; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EnnalsThe Road Traffic Accidents (Payments for Treatment) (England and Wales) Order, 1968 (S.I. 1968 No. 1970), laid before Parliament today provides for the maximum payments under Section 212 (1) of the Road Traffic Act 1960 for hospital treatment to be increased from £50 to £200 for in-patients and from £5 to £20 for out-patients. The fee for emergency treatment payable under Section 213 (1) of the same Act is increased from 12s. 6d. to 25s. Od. These alterations will apply to accidents occuring on or after 1st January, 1969.