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Lord Austin of Dudley Excerpts
Tuesday 7th July 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Gummer Portrait Ben Gummer
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I agree that the process in Worcestershire has taken too long. I am glad that the West Midlands Clinical Senate has made recommendations that are being looked at by commissioners at the moment. I have encouraged commissioners to come to as quick a resolution as possible—I hope within the next few months.

Lord Austin of Dudley Portrait Ian Austin (Dudley North) (Lab)
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Will the Minister conduct a review of car parking charges? Patients in Dudley are absolutely furious after the people running Russells Hall hospital put up prices by as much as 50% for a short stay. Will he get together with NHS civil servants and the people running the hospitals to sort this out?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Because of the impact of parking charges on those seeking to access acute services.