Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 May 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Hammond (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Health Services: Migrants
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to suspend charging of migrants using NHS services and to repeal Section 38 and 39 of the Immigration Act 2014; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Government believes it is only right that people who are not ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom contribute to the costs of National Health Service care they may need whilst visiting or staying here. The Department has no plans to suspend The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations or repeal Section 38 and 39 of the 2014 Immigration Act.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 257498
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Health services Fees and charges Migrants
- Legislation
- Immigration Act 2014
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