HC Deb 31 May 1962 vol 660 c153W
Sir L. Ropner

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the large number of Indian and Pakistani immigrants Who develop tuberculosis very soon after their arrival in this country, he will introduce regulations to ensure that all immigrants should have an X-ray examination of the chest at the port of entry to the United Kingdom.

Mr. Powell

The power exists to require Commonwealth immigrants to undergo X-ray examination, and the extent to which it should be used is under consideration.