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Health Bill

I thank the hon. Lady for her answer, which I wanted to appear on the record. That is why I asked the question. I thank her for confirming what she told me last night, but I wondered whether she had spoken to the RCN in the intervening 24 hours. It is a shame that she has not. Has the hon. Lady thought through the implications of her proposals? If nurses should take more care about laundering their uniforms, would it be better if that were done in the hospital? As I understand it, theatre staff are likely to have their uniforms laundered on hospital premises. Would that be a practical solution?