§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received about section 155 of the Road Traffic Act 1972; and if he will consider bringing forward proposals to annul that section of the Act.
§ Mr. DorrellThe provisions of section 155 of the Road Traffic Act 1972 were consolidated into section 158 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Representations about this section of the Act are received from time to time from, among others, hon. Members, motoring organisations and the public. The Government are on record that they intend to abolish the right of hospitals (but not general practitioners) to collect the emergency treatment fee, when a suitable legislative vehicle becomes available.