Written question WQ100730
- Asked by
- Nigel WilliamsReform
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
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Question
What discussions has the Welsh Government had with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and local transport partners regarding measures to improve access to Wrexham Maelor Hospital for patients, visitors and staff, including public transport and park-and-ride options, as an alternative to reintroducing hospital parking charges?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport (Mark Hooper)
The operation and management of car parks across NHS Wales is the responsibility of individual health boards as the relevant statutory bodies. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has confirmed that in response to parking pressures at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, it is considering options to improve access for patients, visitors and staff, while keeping emergency routes clear. As the option appraisal has not yet concluded, it is important that the Health Board completes this work and agrees its position on the most appropriate way forward.
Transport for Wales are also working with a range of partners including Wrexham County Borough Council and the Health Board to improve public transport infrastructure in the city centre as well as key links between the city centre and surrounding areas including Wrexham Maelor Hospital as part of the Wrexham Gateway project.