§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he last reviewed the advice given by his Department to health authorities on infection control; and whether the last review led to any further inquiries; or studies being made or any changes in procedure.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe issue a wide range of advice on specific areas concerned with infection control. This is generally subject to continuous review and updating. Our advice on the management of infection control in hospitals and the management of specific outbreaks, is somewhat dated and steps are in hand to revise it.
§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many infection control nurses are currently 227W employed in the National Health Service; how many health districts have none; and how many employ more than one.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe do not have this information centrally.