Proceeding contribution from Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 5 July 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on UK Borders Bill.
UK Borders Bill
I should clarify that. At present foreign nationals may in certain circumstances be charged for using the National Health Service. I think that it is fairly and properly understood that that is the case. We would never be in a position where someone suffering from a life-threatening condition would be denied healthcare as a result of their immigration status. That would never be the case. However, we currently require some verification. I think that most people would accept that that is right.
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- 2006-07
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- House of Lords Grand Committee
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- Children Biometrics Asylum Commission for Racial Equality Borders ICT Immigration Human trafficking Discrimination Ethnic groups Race relations Refugees Border and Immigration Agency
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- UK Borders Bill 2006-07
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