Written question asked by Lord Hogg of Cumbernauld (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 1998.

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Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question

Statement on what progress has been made in reducing the risk of the spread of communicable diseases in prisons. - Includes fact that to combat dangers of shared injection equipment a pilot scheme will operate for three months in 11 selected prisons, and will make disinfecting tablets available to prisoners freely and anonymously.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

591 c59-60WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Drugs Government departments Disease control Infectious diseases HIV/AIDS Leaflets Hepatitis Medical treatments Pilot schemes Prisoners Prisons Misuse Medical equipment Preventive medicine Screening