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Written question asked by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what action he is taking to improve the tracking of sterile medical devices in hospitals, with particular reference to infection control.
Answer

Mr. Boswell: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what action he is taking to improve the tracking of sterile medical devices in hospitals, with particular reference to infection control. [223905] Miss Melanie Johnson: I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Sutton and Cheam (Mr. Burstow) by my hon. Friend, the Minister of State (Ms Winterton), on 21 March 2005, Official Report, columns 625-26W.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
432 c1099W; 223905
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Hospitals Disease control Medical devices Surgery
Link
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