HC Deb 11 July 1991 vol 194 c470W
Mr. Wray

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what special instructions have been issued for the adequate disposal of waste resulting from treatment of patients suffering from serious contagious diseases in Scottish national health service hospitals.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

A code of practice entitled "Hospital Infection Manual" has been issued to health boards. This code contains guidance on the disposal of waste resulting from treatment of patients suffering from serious contagious diseases in Scottish national health service hospitals.