HC Deb 11 June 1986 vol 99 cc217-8W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now consider abolishing National Health Service charges for overseas visitors; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

No. The National Health Service is primarily for the benefit of people resident in this country, and I believe it is right that overseas visitors should normally be charged when they make use of it.