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Debate between David Davis and Kevin Foster
Monday 23rd March 2020
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Mr David Davis (Haltemprice and Howden) (Con)
We probably have more than half a million undocumented migrants in this country—people who, if they fall ill with coronavirus, might be afraid to declare themselves to the health authorities for fear of deportation. The Irish Government, who have the same issue in Ireland, have firewalled their national health service data from other parts of Government. I do not know whether that is the right answer, but will the Secretary of State look at the issue and find a similar resolution?
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Kevin Foster)
The point is well made and we will certainly look at it. No one should fear accessing medical advice from our superb NHS for an immigration reason.