❓ Mr. Masters questions the Minister for Health regarding a promise made by the Vasse ALP candidate to increase funding for the Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS). The Minister confirms the funding increase but notes revised guidelines are forthcoming.
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(1) I refer to the statement made by the Vasse ALP candidate that ‘the Patients Assistance Travel Scheme would receive an immediate increase in funding of $1 million to make it fair again’ and ask when will the Minister honour this commitment?
(2) If yes, under what conditions will this increased funding be made available, particularly to the Vasse electorate?
(2) If yes, under what conditions will this increased funding be made available, particularly to the Vasse electorate?
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Answered
21 August 2001
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
(2) Not applicable. There are no conditions attached to the increased funding, however, the PATS Guidelines will be revised following the current review to ensure that the scheme is targeted to those most in need.
There are no conditions attached to the increased funding, however, the PATS Guidelines will be revised following the current review to ensure that the scheme is targeted to those most in need.
There are no conditions attached to the increased funding, however, the PATS Guidelines will be revised following the current review to ensure that the scheme is targeted to those most in need.
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