§ Mr. John Hallasked the Minister of Health what reciprocal arrangements exist for medical treatment within the Commonwealth.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodUnder Australian legislation free medical treatment is available to various classes of pensioners and their dependants. A reciprocal agreement with the Australian Government enables citizens coming from the United Kingdom to Australia to qualify for such pensions, and hence for free medical treatment, by virtue of their United Kingdom insurance.
United Kingdom citizens in New Zealand receive medical treatment on the same terms as New Zealand citizens, although there is no formal reciprocal agreement to that effect.