Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 20 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Michael Tomlinson (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.

Deportation: Rwanda

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of paying for medical care for people deported to Rwanda who subsequently require treatment outside that country.

Answer: Anyone relocated to Rwanda will receive care that is at least of the standard available to Rwandan nationals. This is provided for through private health insurance. Referrals for specific care that cannot be provided within Rwanda can be made under the insurance contract to a third country, with consent of the individual, and as confirmed by a medical referral board. In narrow cases where referrals made are not covered by the insurance contract, the cost will be covered by the Government of Rwanda.

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