HC Deb 04 May 1973 vol 855 c367W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will propose the extension of the medical treatment benefits available to United Kingdom nationals during a temporary stay in a European Economic Community country so that they include self-employed persons.

Sir K. Joseph

Yes. But since self-employed persons in general are not at present covered for medical benefits in the other member States of the Community —with the exception of Denmark—it would be unrealistic to expect early agreement to any such extension.