§ Captain Kerbyasked the Minister of Health if he will give statistics regarding the incidence, consequent on the increase of anti-biotic-resistant infections, of staphylococcus deaths in the last 12 months in National Health Service hospitals in England and Wales and in West Sussex; and what steps he is taking to combat this.
§ Mr. BraineI regret that the information is not available. All hospitals have recently been advised on control of staphylococcal infections and on the related matters of laundry arrangements and central sterile supply.