HC Deb 26 October 1982 vol 29 c382W
Mr. Bowden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will estimate what proportion of elderly people in the European Economic Community countries, Canada and the United States of America is catered for by(a)State health schemes and(b)private schemes.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg:

The information requested is not available.

Mr. Bowden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list, for each European Economic Community country, Canada and the United States of America, the percentage of health care services which are funded(a)by the State and(b)by private insurance; and whether private insurance is an increasing or diminishing part of the services.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg:

The information requested is not available.