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Lord Reid of Cardowan

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Disabled People: Blue Badge Scheme

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Government: Cars
Thursday 25th October 2012

(11 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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My Lords, we think it is better to have an independent assessment.

Lord Reid of Cardowan Portrait Lord Reid of Cardowan
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My Lords, why are GPs considered to be qualified to decide on just about everything else on commissioning but not on this?

Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, the policy is to have independent assessment to avoid putting the GP in an invidious position.

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