HC Deb 16 April 1996 vol 275 c486W
Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress he has made towards the establishment of a choice between single sex and mixed-sex wards for hospital patients; and if he will make a statement. [23790]

Mr. Horam

A voluntary survey of hospital accommodation in two national health service regions, commissioned by the NHS executive, has recently been completed and the results will be published shortly. A new health building note which will provide advice and guidance on new buildings in the NHS and advice and examples on how to upgrade existing premises to fulfil charter standards is being prepared by NHS Estates. We will be considering whether any further action is required.