§ 21. Mr. GogginsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what targets he has set for improving the cleanliness of hospital wards. [147349]
§ Mr. DenhamOur clean hospitals programme means every hospital is making improvements to the patient environment. Unannounced hospital cleanliness inspections are under way.
£31.9 million was allocated this year and a further £30 million will be allocated from 1 April to assist the programme. The first ever clean hospitals standards come into effect from this April.