§ 43 and 44. Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Health (1) if he is aware that in Bradford the tuberculosis incidence among immigrants is 17 to 30 times greater than amongst indigenous people; what are the main diseases from which immigrants suffer; what action he is taking to stop the spread of these diseases; and if he will make a statement; 6W (2) if he is aware that in Birmingham and Wolverhampton the incidence of tuberculosis among Asian immigrants is 25 times greater than among indigenous people; if he will now arrange for stricter medical inspection of immigrants arriving in this country; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonSome local studies have revealed a high incidence of tuberculosis among immigrants particularly from Pakistan. National morbidity statistics do not distinguish between immigrants and other residents. On medical inspection of immigrants arriving in this country I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to him of 20th May.