§ Mr. KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what sterilisation standards are laid down for general practitioners; what steps are taken by his Department to monitor them; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonSterilisation standards for general practitioners are not laid down centrally. This is a matter of good professional practice and advice is available in publications such as the British Pharmacopoeia.
§ Mr. KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps are taken by his Department to seek to minimise the dangers of cross-infection in general practitioners' surgeries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonGeneral practitioners are required under their terms of service to provide proper accommodation for the provision of general medical services. This includes adequate safeguards to minimise the dangers of cross-infection. Family practitioner committees have powers to inspect general practitioners' surgeries to ensure that they meet the proper standards.