HC Deb 20 January 1981 vol 997 c139W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will detail the additional benefits accruing to United Kingdom nationals travelling in European countries from the agreement adopted on 17 October at the International Labour Office; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Vaughan

The United Kingdom is considering the final text of the agreement adopted by the International Labour Office. Under existing bilateral agreements and European Community regulations, United Kingdom travellers are already covered for immediately necessary treatment arising in most European countries. Ratification of the International Labour Office agreement might lead to agreements with some of the five remaining European countries not included in such agreements.