Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115904

Health Services: Reciprocal Arrangements

Tabled: 25 February 2026
Answered: 13 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to Answer of 20th February 2026 to Question 109501, for what reason some NHS overseas cost recovery claims take up to four years to settle.

Answer

Karin Smyth
Deadlines for settling claims between the United Kingdom and member states are set out in the implementing provisions of the UK’s agreements with the European Union, the European Economic Area, and with European Free Trade Association states, namely Norwa...
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