Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill

Debate between Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen and Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

Report stage (Hansard): House of Lords
Tuesday 12th March 2019 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen (Con)]

My Lords, I cannot agree with these amendments. As we pointed out during the progression of the Bill, we live in a global world, with more people travelling internationally for all kinds of reasons. There is obviously a huge demand for healthcare systems between countries, giving the traveller peace of mind that the foreign country they are in can respond to healthcare needs.

As was also mentioned, we already have simple reciprocal agreements with non-EU countries. The domestic implications are limited, and our current powers to charge domestic overseas visitors, and the regulations under such powers, provide for domestic implementation. Importantly—

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock]

May I interrupt the noble Baroness?

Immigration White Paper

Debate between Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen and Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

Monday 5th February 2018 Lords Chamber

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)]

My Lords—

[Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen (Con)]

My Lords, order. This side.

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[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock]

My Lords—

[Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen]

My Lords, we have had 10 minutes. We are now moving on to the next Question.

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock]

My Lords—

[Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen]

Order. Lord O’Shaughnessy.