Written question asked by Fiona Mactaggart (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, by what means UK residents travelling abroad are informed about charges for healthcare in other countries. - Inc ref to 'Health ADvice for Travellers, in Library.

Answer: Fiona Mactaggart: To ask the Secretary of State for Health by what means UK residents travelling abroad are informed about charges for healthcare in other countries. [141045] Ms Stuart: For countries with which the United Kingdom has reciprocal health arrangements, information about patient charges is included in the public information leaflet "Health Advice for Travellers", copies of which are available in the Library. Information about charges in non-reciprocal agreement countries is not routinely collected.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c896W; 141045
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Health services Fees and charges Medical treatments Reciprocal arrangements Travel information
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk