HC Deb 29 January 2004 vol 417 cc465-6W
Mrs. Iris Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will study the feasibility of a courtesy bus service from Belfast to the Ulster hospital; and if he will make a statement. [150746]

Angela Smith

The Ulster Community and Hospitals Trust is currently developing a Travel Plan that will consider existing services and future provision, including access to public transport for patients, visitors and staff.

As part of this process the Trust will meet with Translink to discuss bus services and the viability of various options.