§ Sir W. Bromley-Davenportasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that the necessary arrangements have been made for the medical examination of all the Asians who arrived recently from Kenya; and what steps he proposes to take to ensure that houses and housing accommodation are not overcrowded as a result of their entry into the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. EnnalsAsians from Kenya arriving since the coming into force of the Commonwealth Immigrants Act, 1968 will be subject to medical examination at the port of entry. Medical examination and treatment under the National Health Service are available to all members of the community. Those attending186W school will have the benefit of medical examination under the school health service.
Local authorities already have powers to deal with overcrowding and with unsatisfactory conditions in multi-occupied houses. These powers are generally considered to be adequate, if resolutely used, but they are included in the review by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government of the legislation concerning old housing.