§ Miss Wrightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the daily cost of maintaining in Northwick Park hospital, Middlesex, visitors to the United Kingdom who are referred there by the immigration service; and if he will consider offering accommodation for such checks as may be necessary nearer the homes of relatives, so that those detained, being often elderly persons, may be visited more easily.
§ Dr. VaughanDetails of cost are not available centrally and the hon. Member may wish to seek this76W information direct from the Brent and Harrow area health authority. When a passenger is referred by the immigration service to a hospital for further medical checks, it is generally desirable for public health and financial reasons that these should be undertaken as near as possible to the port of entry.