Written question asked by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 25 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 February 2008. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.
Asylum: Palliative Care
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what account she takes of whether overstayers without leave to remain are terminally ill and receiving life-sustaining hospital care in deciding whether they should be removed from the country.
- Answer
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When considering removal the Border and Immigration Agency examine with great care each individual case considering any serious medical conditions or other compassionate circumstances. The Border and Immigration Agency also take into account an individual's fitness to travel and whether the necessary medical treatment is available in the country to which they are returning.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 189980; 473 c338W
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Undocumented migrants Palliative care
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