§ Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if there are any circumstances under which incoming travellers with the HIV virus are banned from entering the United Kingdom;
(2) if immigration officers receive training in the detection of symptoms of AIDS in travellers entering the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement;
(3) if he has any information regarding the interviewing and vetting by immigration officers of incoming travellers suspected of having the HIV virus; and if he will make a statement on his policy regarding such practices.
§ Mr. RentonEvidence of HIV infection is not considered to be a sufficient reason for refusal of leave to enter the United Kingdom. Immigration officers receive no medical training, but the immigration rules require them to refer for examination by the port medical inspector any passenger who mentions health or medical treatment as a reason for his visit, or who appears not to be in good health. Passengers coming here for medical treatment or who may need treatment during their stay, including treatment for AIDS, are required to satisfy the immigration officer that they can meet any charges which might be made for such treatment and that they can otherwise support themselves without recourse to public funds. Under the rules, any passenger arriving in the United Kingdom must provide the immigration officer with such information as may be required for the purpose of deciding whether he requires leave to enter arid, if so, whether and on what terms leave should be given.