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09/10/2014
Chancellor Rejects Call For Ebola Screening At UK Entry Points
Home Affairs Select Committee chairman Keith Vaz has called on the government to introduce Ebola screening for arrivals into the UK.
However, Chancellor George Osborne has rejected the call, saying the government would not put the "British population at risk".
Mr Vaz is calling for screening at all UK airports, train stations and ferry ports.
Mr Osborne said that the government would take action if medical advice supported screening.
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However, Chancellor George Osborne has rejected the call, saying the government would not put the "British population at risk".
Mr Vaz is calling for screening at all UK airports, train stations and ferry ports.
Mr Osborne said that the government would take action if medical advice supported screening.
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