§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Health how many hospital operating theatres have no ventilation; how many have extractor fans; and how many are fitted with positive pressure ventilation.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonPrecise information is not available centrally. Hospital authorities have been advised to provide a positive pressure system in all new theatres.
§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Health what is the average age of operating theatres at hospitals administered under the National Health Service.
§ Mr. LoughlinI regret that the information is not available.
§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Health what consideration he has given to the use of prefabricated operating theatres.
§ Mr. LoughlinIn one or two hospitals such theatres are already in use; others 9W will shortly be installed. Our professional advisers are in touch with the manufacturers concerned.