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Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Tuesday, 16 June 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services: Migrants

Question

Her Majesty's Government when they will end the Immigration Health Surcharge; whether workers who have paid the fee since the announcement on 21 May will be reimbursed and, if so, when reimbursements will be made.

Answer

The Department of Health and Social Care and the Home Office are working at pace to deliver the exemption. Any National Health Service or care workers that have paid the surcharge since the Prime Minister’s announcement on 21 May will receive a refund and further announcements will be made shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5749
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Health services Migrants Repayments Surcharges
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk