§ 40. Mr. Manuelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hospitals use the steam method of sterilising surgical instruments; and whether he is satisfied that this method is completely safe.
§ Mr. RossDetailed information on this is not readily available but the great majority of hospitals which are involved in surgical operations use the steam autoclaving method of sterilising instruments rather than the boiling water method. I am advised that this method is both safe and efficient.