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Mr. Dismore
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on progress in implementing his plans to make the insurers of those causing road accidents responsible for the NHS treatment costs of the accident victims. [33115]
Mr. Milburn
National Health Service trusts were asked in December 1997 to ensure that steps were taken to maximise income from the existing scheme to recoup the cost of treatment for certain road traffic accident victims. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health also announced that, when time permits, legislation will be introduced to revise the current arrangements.