HC Deb 08 June 1981 vol 6 c30W
Mrs. Dunwoody

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what inquiries are being undertaken into the refusal of medical treatment to overseas visitors at St. Stephen's hospital.

Dr. Vaughan

The Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster area health authority (teaching) is examining the procedures at St. Stephen's for checking eligibility of patients for NHS treatment. It is also inquiring into the particular cases recently brought to its attention.