Proceeding contribution from John Barrett (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 12 January 2010. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Exportable Benefits.

Exportable Benefits

Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the matter would be helped along if the DWP were to speak to the Department of Health on the matter? Considering the cost of claims to be a matter exclusively for the DWP would be to look at only part of the picture. Many who go abroad are not using GPs or health workers; they are not using NHS services, which has an impact on the Government's budgeting. The cost of claims may be a matter for the DWP, but the costs to the NHS would dwarf that figure.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 503 c176WH
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Subjects: Disability living allowance British nationals abroad Attendance allowance EU countries Eligibility Social security benefits Switzerland European Court of Justice Carer's allowance
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Exportable Benefits

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