§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much money was paid in the latest 12 months for which figures are available by persons not permanently resident in the United Kingdom for treatment received by them in United Kingdom hospitals under the NHS; and from how many persons, or on behalf of how many persons, this money was collected.
§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the normal procedures by which foreigners who have received treatment under the National Health Service are advised of the cost of that treatment; and how payment to the relevant British authorities is then made by those treated.
§ Mr. MoylePersons not normally resident in the United Kingdom who come here specially for treatment and who are not eligible for free National Health Service treatment under reciprocal agreements or EEC regulations must make arrangements for that treatment to be provided privately. Where this is provided in NHS hospitals they are required to give an undertaking to pay the appropriate charges determined under Sections 1 and 2 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968. The recovery of charges is a matter for health authorities.