§ Mr. K. Lewisasked the Minister of Health whether he will require all travellers to this country to produce the international certificate of vaccination against smallpox on entry.
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§ Mr. PowellRegulations shortly to be laid by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and myself, and taking effect from 1st August next, will give power to require the production of a valid international certificate from any traveller arriving from Asia, Africa and America (other than the United States and Canada) or from any local infected area. This action is being taken in accordance with a recommendation of the Public Health Committee of the Council of Europe (Partial Agreement).