§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has made of the extent of the use of cotton and other non-barrier textiles in operating theatres in the NHS. [85296]
§ Mr. LammyMarket data for 2001 indicates that approximately 50 per cent. of the textiles used in operating theatres in the national health service are made of cotton and other non-barrier textiles. The remaining 50 per cent. are made of high tech synthetic barrier fabrics and single use disposable products.