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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
What has been the cost of collecting fees paid to National Health Service hospitals under the Road Traffic (NHS Charges) Act 1999 expressed as a percentage of fees collected (a) during the year ended 5 April 2000 and (b) since April 2000; and whether they consider these percentages to be satisfactory; and whether they consider the performance of the Compensation Recovery Unit of the Benefits Agency in collecting fees for hospitals to be satisfactory; and what was the full cost of collection of fees paid during its first year of implementation, including, if applicable, any capital charges; and what are the budgeted outturn figures for these cost during the second year. [HL 4151];[HL 4153];[HL 4154]. - Includes figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4151; 617 c94WA
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Accidents Hospitals Fees and charges Insurance companies NHS Recovery of costs Roads Compensation Recovery Unit
Contains statistics
Yes