Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 94075
Health Services: Foreign Nationals
Tabled: 24 November 2025
Answered: 3 December 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the NHS cost-recovery regime in ensuring that the public purse is fully compensated for care provided to overseas visitors.
Answer
Karin SmythNo formal assessment has been made. However, we continue to work with NHS England to ensure that the system works as effectively and fairly as possible.