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Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 September 2019. It was answered by Chris Skidmore (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Hospitals: Parking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of NHS hospital sites in England are compliant with his Department's guidance entitled, NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles.

Answer

The level and appropriateness of car parking charges at National Health Service sites is the responsibility of the local NHS trust. The Department have published the NHS Car Parking Principles which clearly state that concessions should be offered to groups who most need help, such as disabled people including those with blue badges and temporary disabilities.

Information is not collected on car parking costs, concessionary parking arrangements for blue badge holders or the number of private provider companies that operate NHS hospital car parks in England.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
287451
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Hospitals Parking
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk