Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 June 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2020. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Monday, 22 June 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.
Migrants: Health Services
- Question
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Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 4 June (HL4833), what assessment they have made of the cost of removing the requirement to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for all workers from overseas and their families.
- Answer
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The purpose of the Surcharge is to benefit the NHS, help to care for the sick and save lives. It has raised approximately £900million since its introduction in 2015. This income goes to the NHS, funding life-saving work right across the UK.
An Impact Assessment was published alongside the laying of the latest SI. This can be found at the following link: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukia/2020/30/pdfs/ukia_20200030_en.pdf.
Secondary information
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- HL5379
- Session
- 2019-21
- Related items
- Subjects
- Health services Exemptions Migrants Migrant workers Surcharges
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- Yes
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