Written question asked by Earl Howe (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 1999. It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 1999.

Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question: How many payments to the National Health Service trusts were made by the Compensation Recovery Unit of the Benefits Agency under the terms of the Road Traffic (NHS Charges) Act 1999 between 5 April and 30 November; what was the aggregate value of NHS charges billed to insurance companies by the Compensation Recovery Unit, but not yet paid by them, as at 30 November; and what was the number of settled claims and their aggregate value, notified by insurance companies to the Compensation Recovery Unit of the Benefits Agency under the terms of the Road Traffic (NHS Charges) Act 1999 between 5 April and 30 November; and what was the total number and aggregate value of charges billed to insurance companies by the Compensation Recovery Unit of the Benefits Agency under the terms of the Road Traffic (NHS Charges) Act 1999 between 5 April and 30 November; and whether all relevant data relating to road traffic accidents which occurred prior to 5 April and on which NHS charges are potentially recoverable, have been loaded on to the Compensation Recovery Units computer system; and whether such recoveries are now being actively pursued; and how many claims made under the provisions of the Road Traffic (NHS Charges) Act 1999 were the subject of appeals by insurance companies as at 30 November; how long it is estimated that appeals will take to be heard; and what is the estimated cost of an appeal to the taxpayer. [HL 212] [HL 213] [HL 214] [HL 216] [HL 217].

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL 212; 608 c3-4WA
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Compensation Appeals Costs Computers Accidents Fees and charges Insurance companies NHS Payments NHS trusts Recovery of costs Road traffic Roads Compensation Recovery Unit
Legislation: Road Traffic (NHS Charges) Act 1999