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Written question asked by Earl Howe (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 October 2000. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 October 2000.


Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord

Question
Why fees being collected by the Compensation Recovery Unit of the Benefits Agency on behalf of National Health Service hospitals are currently running at an annualised rate of some £70 million when, under the regulatory appraisal for the Road Traffic (NHS Charges) Act 1999, it was anticipated that fees collected would amount to £123 million to £165 million per annum. [HL 4152].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4152; 617 c93-4WA
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Accidents Hospitals Fees and charges Insurance companies NHS Recovery of costs Roads Compensation Recovery Unit