§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he held with the Secretary of State for Health over hospital transport services prior to the publication of the Integrated Transport White Paper. [52317]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonMinisters and officials in both Departments have been working closely on issues relating to hospital transport services prior to the publication of the Integrated Transport White Paper, and will continue to do so.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he made of the advantages of including hospital transport services within the scope of the Integrated Transport White Paper. [52318]
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§ Ms Glenda JacksonHospital transport services are included in the Integrated White Paper as part of a wider initiative to encourage employers to adopt green transport plans in an effort to change travel habits of employees. Hospitals have a vital role to play in sending the right messages to their communities by acting responsibly on health issues. We are, therefore, strongly encouraging health facilities to produce green transport plans.