§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary or State for the Home Department whether immigrants to the United Kingdom from the Philippines are required to have a medical examination on embarkation and on entry; and if they are not, whether he will consider requiring them to do so in future.
§ Mr. LaneThe immigration rules provide that a passenger, of whatever nationality, who intends to remain in the United Kingdom for more than six months should normally be referred to the medical inspector for examination. My right hon. Friend is not contemplating any change in this rule.