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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Thursday, 13 December 2007.


Immigration: X-rays

Question
What representations they have received against the use of X-rays as an aid to age determination in immigration control.
Answer

My Lords, we have been consulting about various proposed changes to the unaccompanied asylum-seeking children system, including whether there is scope to use dental X-ray analysis to assess age. We plan to publish the results of the consultation early in the new year.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
697 c319 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Asylum Age Immigration controls Medical examinations X-rays
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk