HC Deb 07 December 1981 vol 14 c307W
Mr. Proctor

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will institute a national code of practice for the disposal of clinical waste.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

A guidance document, originally prepared by my Department with the assistance of the Department of the Environment, is currently being considered by the health services advisory committee of the Health and Safety Commission with a view to publication.