Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2009.

Health: Former UK Residents

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Darzi of Denham on 30 April (WA 58–59), whether the devolved administrations supply them with details of non-nationals provided with healthcare in order to arrange reimbursement under European Union Regulations (1409/71); and what numbers were involved in the past three years.

Answer: The devolved Administrations do not supply details of the overseas visitors they treat in order for the United Kingdom Government to make claims against other member states. The devolved authorities do not cover the cost of healthcare for their citizens in other European economic area member states under European Union regulations nor does England reimburse the devolved authorities for the cost of treating overseas visitors.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3501; 710 c259WA
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Health: Former UK Residents
Monday, 1 June 2009
Written questions
House of Lords; Health: Former UK Residents
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Health services Northern Ireland Overseas visitors Reciprocal arrangements Scotland Wales European economic area
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