Written question asked by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether a chest x-ray is mandatory at a port of entry for immigration in the United Kingdom where it is clinically indicated.

Answer: Dr. Murrison: To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether a chest x-ray is mandatory at a port of entry for immigration in the United Kingdom where it is clinically indicated. [174002] Miss Melanie Johnson: It is a matter for the clinical judgment of the medical inspector at a port of entry whether to refer a person seeking entry to the United Kingdom for an x-ray or other diagnostic examination. Medical inspectors are also able to pass entrants' details to the national health service at their destination address, so that any further can be offered locally.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 422 c145W; 174002
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Immigration Migrants Medical examinations X-rays Respiratory system
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk