Written question asked by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2006. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Tuberculosis
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many X-ray facilities for tuberculosis screening (a) there are and (b) are planned at ports and airports other than Heathrow and Gatwick.
- Answer
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In England, X-ray equipment for use in medical examination of people referred under the Immigration Act is provided at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. There are X-ray units at Gatwick north terminal, and Heathrow terminals two, three and four. Operational decisions regarding X-ray facilities at ports of entry are the responsibility of the Health Protection Agency.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 453 c923-4W;453 c924W; 104382
- Session
- 2006-07
- Subjects
- Migrants Screening X-rays Tuberculosis
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