§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Sevices why the pest control contract relating to Claybury396W hospital has not been renewed, from which date it expired; whether he proposes to offer advice to the district health authority on this matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieHealth authorities are responsible for the management of pest control contracts within their districts. Details on local contracts are not collected centrally. The hon. Member may wish to contact Waltham Forest health authority to establish the current position on pest control at Claybury hospital.
Health circular, HC(86)14, issued in November 1986, sets out the requirements for hygiene and pest control in all health authority premises.