§ Mr. Alan HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his answer of 11 November,Official Report, column 88, what was the outcome of his discussions with the NHS executive concerning the fees for access to medical records which may be charged to contractors who will be running the Benefits Agency medical services. [10972]
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§ Mr. BurtDiscussion between departmental officials and the NHS executive have concluded that access to hospital records will continue to be provided free of charge to the successful contractor or contractors.