§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the letter of 21 October 1997 from the Minister of State, the hon. Member for Darlington (Mr. Milburn), to the hon. Member for Linlithgow, POH (2) 5437/17, what monitoring he has carried out of ventilation systems in hospitals with regard to bacteria testing.[44068]
§ Ms JowellThe responsibility for monitoring ventilation systems in hospitals with regard to bacteria testing, in line with regulation, guidance, and in accordance with well developed good practice principles, is determined locally by National Health Service trusts.