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Steve Walker wrote:
But it's very simple. The government could easily stop entry to the
country of anyone who was unwell in any way. Even the average customs
official could spot a heavily pregnant visitor easily.

No need. Simply check whether the home countries of all visitors have a
reciprical arrangement with the NHS and if not, that the visitor has
full and valid insurance. Anyone failing those simple checks can have
the choice of being sent stright back on the next flight out or paying a
(very high) fee for on the spot cover. Better still, ensure that
passengers' cover is checked before they get on a plane here and hold
the airlines responsible if they are not checked properly.

Full and valid insurance from some third world country might be rather
hard for the NHS to claim from. And you'd need to work out the costs of
the admin in the UK to work this. My guess is more than it would bring in.

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