§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to end the use of mixed sex wards in NHS hospitals in England. [46988]
§ Ms BlearsGuidance on maintaining privacy and dignity was first issued to the service in 1997 and since then the national health service has been working towards a clear target to eliminate mixed sex accommodation in 95 per cent. of NHS trusts by December 2002.