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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Whitaker (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 13 December 2007.


Immigration: X-rays

Question
My Lords, is my noble friend aware that there is a general opinion that X-rays that are not advisable for medical reasons should be discontinued?
Answer

My Lords, we are aware of the point raised by my noble friend, although all the experts we have talked with agree that the risks to health from this radiation are negligible. It is a common procedure in dentistry.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
697 c320 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
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