§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what guidance he has issued to hospitals as to the use of drugs after their use-by date.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesIn 1988 the Department of Health and Welsh Office jointly issued guidelines to health authorities in England and Wales on the safe and secure handling of medicines which contain guidance requiring hospital staff to return all out of date drugs or medicines to the pharmacy for disposal.
§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what evidence he has of hospitals using drugs which are past their use-by date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesI have no such evidence.