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Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by Will Quince (Conservative) on Monday, 4 September 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services: Migrants

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge on the number of migrants with (a) acute and (b) chronic health issues who will seek NHS treatment.

Answer

Regulations will be laid in Autumn 2023 to amend the Immigration (Heath Charge) Order 2015 to increase the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) and a full economic impact assessment will be prepared.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
195014
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Health services Migrants Surcharges
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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