Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ben Gummer and Lord Austin of Dudley

Tuesday 7th July 2015 Commons Chamber

[Ben Gummer]

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.

[Ian Austin (Dudley North) (Lab)]

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?

[Mr Speaker]

Because of the impact of parking charges on those seeking to access acute services.