§ 22. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Health what further investigation he has made into the evidence of cross-infection in hospitals; and what recommendations to avoid cross-infection have recently been made to hospital boards.
§ Mr. PowellDetailed advice was given in 1959; the action taken by hospital authorities is studied by my Department.
§ Mr. SorensenDoes not the Minister appreciate that there is still considerable disquiet in many quarters about the incidence of cross-infection and a suspicion that not all the facts are revealed? Will he make special inquiries to ascertain what is the incidence of cross-infection in certain hospitals, with a view to taking more drastic measures?
§ Mr. PowellAll hospitals should have their own machinery to watch and control cross-infection. My professional advisers are in touch with hospital authorities and are watching the implementation of these measures.