HC Deb 30 June 1969 vol 786 c13W
65 and 66. Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what advice he has already given, and what advice he now intends to give, to medical officers of health, in view of recently disclosed practices in Sheffield, about the disposal of contaminated medical waste, including human waste material and infected articles from home nursing and midwifery services on controlled tips; and under what circumstances incineration is required.

(2) what advice he has already given, and what advice he now intends to give, to medical officers of health, in view of recently disclosed practices in Sheffield, about the transportation of contaminated medical waste material, such as incontinence pads, in the same vehicles as are used to supply meals for the meals on wheels service.

Mr. Snow

We have given no advice on these matters as refuse disposal is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government.