§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what further steps he is taking to increase the number of single-sex wards; and if he will make a statement. [33336]
§ Mr. SackvilleIt is for trusts and health authorities to decide for themselves how to use the resources available to them. However, the revised patient's charter makes it clear that patients must be told in advance if they are to he admitted to a mixed-sex ward and patients' wishes should be taken into account wherever possible.