HC Deb 20 July 1976 vol 915 c460W
Mr. Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to ensure reciprocal health service arrangements between the Common Market countries and the United Kingdom in respect of those who are deemed to be employed in the United Kingdom: and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Owen

Employed persons visiting other EEC countries are already covered for urgent treatment by the EEC Social Security Regulations.

Mr. Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to ensure reciprocal health service arrangements between the Common Market countries and the United Kingdom, in respect of those who are deemed to be self-employed in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Owen

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Dorset, West (Mr. Spicer) on 2nd March 1976.—[Vol. 906, c. 529–30.]

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