HC Deb 06 June 1995 vol 261 c120W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what advice has been issued to immigration officials dealing with persons entering the United Kingdom directly or indirectly, from Zaire, with particular reference to individuals who may have travelled through areas with Ebola virus cases. [26631]

Mr. Nicholas Baker

Information and advice about the Ebola virus issued by the Department of Health has been given to immigration officers who are instructed to refer to the port medical inspector any passenger seeking entry who appears to be unwell. The Immigration Service is closely monitoring the position as necessary with the Department of Health.