§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health whether the changes to the entitlement of non-EU nationals to treatment by British(a) general practitioners and (b) dentists will also apply to children travelling from outside the EU. [185631]
§ Mr. HuttonThe Department is currently consulting on "Proposals to Exclude Overseas Visitors from Eligibility to Free National Health Service (NHS) Primary Medical Services". The consultation ends on 13 August. Copies of the consultation document can be obtained from www.dh.gov.uk/consultation or from the national health service response line on 08701 555455. A copy of the consultation document is available in the Library.
The proposals are intended to provide clarity regarding the eligibility of overseas visitors, including non-European Union nationals and their dependents, to receive free NHS primary medical services, and therefore apply only to those services provided by general practitioners.
The consultation does not cover primary dental services.