HC Deb 06 July 1992 vol 211 c38W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many passengers arriving at United Kingdom ports of entry during 1991 and the first quarter of 1992 were referred to port medical inspectors for examination; what are the most common diagnoses made; and how many people have been(a) refused entry (i) wholly or (ii) partly on medical grounds and for what medical reason or (b) required to report for further medical treatment after entry, and for what medical reason.

Mr. Charles Wardle

Twenty-six passengers were refused entry principally on medical grounds in 1991, and two during the first quarter of 1992. The other information requested is not available centrally.