HC Deb 16 February 1939 vol 343 cc1888-9
40. Sir Henry Morris-Jones

asked the Minister of Health whether there is a port medical officer at Croydon airport; and what system of inspection is in force there for the prevention of the entry of cases of infectious diseases in this country?

Mr. Elliot

The duties of medical officer at the Croydon airport are carried out by members of the medical staff of the town council under the general control of the medical officer of health, and the services of a medical officer are available for the airport at all times. With regard to the second part of the question, the measures to be taken to prevent the introduction of infectious diseases are prescribed in the Public Health (Aircraft) Regulations, 1938, the responsibility for the administration of which rests with the town council. I am sending my hon. Friend copies of the regulations and the explanatory circular.

Sir H. Morris-Jones

Could not my right hon. Friend consider appointing one or two whole time medical officers specially for the airport?

Mr. Elliot

I think the local authority is carrying out its duties satisfactorily.