§ Mr. Nicholas Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what action has been taken to implement the recommendation of the Working Party on Children in Hospital in Wales that a transport subsidy be provided for journeys to hospital of more than 30 miles, as is the practice in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and in the Isles of Scilly.
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§ Mr. Peter ThomasThis recommendation is being considered by the Welsh Hospital Board's sub-committee on the cost of travelling to hospitals.
§ Mr. Nicholas Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for Wales in how many hospitals in Wales parents are now not allowed free access to their children including on the day of operation.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasParents are allowed free access to their children, including the day of operation, in all hospitals in Wales, subject to certain minor restrictions at some hospitals where the responsible consultant considers this necessary on clinical grounds.