HC Deb 18 May 1998 vol 312 c267W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will ensure that inducements may not be offered to surgeons in order to encourage them to use specific hip replacement prostheses. [42063]

Mr. Boateng

Guidance on standards of business conduct for National Health Service staff is set out in circular HSG(93)5, copies of which are available in the Library. NHS trusts are responsible for ensuring that staff are aware of their responsibilities in this area.