§ 25. Dr. McDonaldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the preparation of guidance for general practitioners to help them identify overseas visitors eligible for National Health Service treatment.
§ Dr. VaughanGuidance on identifying overseas visitors eligible for NHS treatment will be made available to health authorities and to general practitioners in due course.
§ 43. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report the reply to the representations of the Socialist Health Association regarding charges for overseas visitors using the National Health Service, a copy of which has been sent to him by the hon. Member for Brent, South.
§ Dr. VaughanNo. The suggestion, in the press release which the hon. Member sent, that our proposals have anything to do with the consideration being given to alternative methods of funding the NHS, is incorrect. The press release did not call for a reply, and none was sent.
§ Mr. Dubsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received about his recent proposals to charge overseas visitors for National Health Service treatment.
§ Dr. VaughanI have received a large number of comments from health authorities, community health councils and professional and other organisations which I am considering.