§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which countries in the European Community charge patients for staying in hospital.
§ Dr. MawhinneyIn the state health care sector, hospital in-patients may be liable for charges in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Italy and the Irish Republic. Details are given in leaflet T4, "Health Advice for Travellers", copies of which are available in post offices and in the Library.