§ Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that at a recent inquest it was disclosed that the patient, operated upon in hospital, had died from tetanus brought about through the use of diseased gut; and will he take steps to ensure that in future all gut used in this way shall be free from dangerous bacilli?
§ Sir K. WoodI am not aware of the particular inquest to which the hon. Member refers. Regulations have recently been issued with the object of securing180W the sterilisation of surgical catgut and I will send the hon. Member a copy.