Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2009.

Health: Former UK Residents

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Darzi of Denham on 18 May (WA 259), why they do not seek to obtain the numbers and nationalities of foreign European Union or EEA nationals treated in the devolved health services in order to add them to the United Kingdom annual reimbursement claim.

Answer: Department of Health officials are currently exploring the scope for obtaining data on overseas visitors treated by the devolved health authorities in order for the United Kingdom to make claims against other member states on their behalf.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3865; 711 c31-2WA
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2009-1948
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Deposited papers
House of Lords
House of Commons; Health: Former UK Residents
Monday, 18 May 2009
Written questions
House of Lords; Health Services: Reciprocal Arrangements
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Devolution Health services Finance Northern Ireland Overseas visitors Reciprocal arrangements Scotland Wales European economic area
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