HC Deb 17 June 1964 vol 696 cc198-9W
Mr. Peter Emery

asked the Minister of Health what progress is being made in standardisation of hospital equipment.

Mr. Braine

Nine groups of experts selected from the hospital service are now at work considering a wide range of textiles, uniforms, furniture and domestic goods bought by hospitals at a cost of some £8 million annually. The rate of progress being made is encouraging. Further groups are likely to be established in the near future.