§ 87. Mr. K. Lewisasked the Minister of Health how many foreign visitors during last year were officially required to undergo medical examination at British shipping and air ports; what are the grounds on which such medical examinations are requested; and whether he is satisfied that the present instructions given to Customs officers on this matter are adequate.
§ Mr. Walker-Smith32,886 aliens were medically examined in 1958. The figure for 1959 is not yet available. The object of medical examination is to bring under notice any aliens who might be a danger to the health of others, be medically unfit to support themselves or require treatment which they might seek under the National Health Service. I am satisfied that the instructions to immigration staff regarding medical examination are adequate.