HC Deb 13 April 1981 vol 3 c49W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in his arranging to charge foreign visitors for use of National Health Service facilities, he will give a high priority to the avoidance of any harassment of, or inconvenience to, persons from ethnic minorities lawfully settled in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Vaughan

Yes. The Government attach great importance to ensuring that the proposed arrangements will not be to the disadvantage of any person lawfully settled in this country.