THIS morning (Mar 21) I had an appointment for an X-ray at Bishop Auckland hospital.

On arrival I had to pay £2.50 (the least charge for 2 hours 30 minutes parking) even though I have a blue badge.

I was back in my car within 25 mins.

At these rates Darlington and Durham hospitals must be making quite a large amount of revenue.

Is it not time they had a lower rate for short stayers?

Alan Todd, Byers Green