Written question asked by Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 March 1988. It was answered by Edwina Currie (Conservative) on Monday, 28 March 1988 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Whether the recommendations made by the expert group on hepatitis in dentistry have been implemented; what standards are required for sterilisation equipment used by dentists; what steps are taken to ensure such standards are met; what sterilisation standards are laid down for dentists; & what steps are taken to ensure these standards are maintained in dentists' surgeries.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

130 c339-40W;130 c337W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Dentistry Enforcement Hygiene HIV/AIDS Equipment Hepatitis Standards Dental health