Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 29 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 2002. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 December 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Dept of Health
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimate he has made of the extent of the use of cotton and other non-barrier textiles in operating theatres in the NHS.
- Answer
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Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has made of the extent of the use of cotton and other non-barrier textiles in operating theatres in the NHS. [85296] Mr. Lammy: Market data for 2001 indicates that approximately 50 per cent. of the textiles used in operating theatres in the national health service are made of cotton and other non-barrier textiles. The remaining 50 per cent. are made of high tech synthetic barrier fabrics and single use disposable products.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 85296; 396 c305W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Hospitals Disease control Infectious diseases NHS Operating theatres Textiles Cotton
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