HC Deb 27 January 1992 vol 202 c462W
Mr. Ashton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health for what reasons employees of the Special Hospital Service are asked to sign a form on disclosure of information, promising they will not divulge any information about the business of the hospital.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

This is a matter for the Special Hospitals Service Authority. The hon. Member may wish to contact Dr. David Edmond, the chairman of the authority, for details.

Mr. Ashton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what written undertakings concerning the Official Secrets Act 1989 are required from employees of the Special Hospital Service.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

None.

Mr. Ashton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health in which hospitals, other than those in the Special Hospital Service, nurses are required to sign a form headed "disclosure of information".

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

Any such requirement would be a matter for the appropriate health authority.