I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

Can the Secretary of State confirm that it is his intention that the statutory duty of candour—and the introduction of a ratings system—will apply to home care and care homes, not just NHS providers?

Can the Secretary of State confirm that it is his intention that the statutory duty of candour—and the introduction of a ratings system—will apply to home care and care homes, not just NHS providers?

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what his policy is on measures to prevent the mistreatment of elderly patients in hospital.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what his policy is on measures to prevent the mistreatment of elderly patients in hospital.

: Will the Secretary of State explain how she came to the balance that she has struck and, in particular, why she appears not to have taken into account her regulatory impact assessment? It compares a comprehensive ban with a partial ban and shows that more than 200 additional people...

: Will the Secretary of State explain how she came to the balance that she has struck and, in particular, why she appears not to have taken into account her regulatory impact assessment? It compares a comprehensive ban with a partial ban and shows that more than 200 additional people...

On the basis of the research that the Select Committee has seen so far on the efficacy of ventilation systems, in terms of both cost-effectiveness and practicalities, I am not convinced that that can be achieved—not least because the level of air change required for the achievement of the necessary...

On the basis of the research that the Select Committee has seen so far on the efficacy of ventilation systems, in terms of both cost-effectiveness and practicalities, I am not convinced that that can be achieved—not least because the level of air change required for the achievement of the necessary...

I want to speak to parts 1 and 2 of the Bill, starting with the section on infection control issues in part 2. I have some doubts that the code of practice will make any more difference than all the guidance and circulars that have preceded it. What constitutes best...

I want to speak to parts 1 and 2 of the Bill, starting with the section on infection control issues in part 2. I have some doubts that the code of practice will make any more difference than all the guidance and circulars that have preceded it. What constitutes best...

The Secretary of State referred to the statutory code and the consultation held on it. Last year’s National Audit Office report on hospital-acquired infections found that half of all NHS managers are struggling to reconcile meeting Government waiting time targets with managing hospital infections. That issue came through again in...

The Secretary of State referred to the statutory code and the consultation held on it. Last year’s National Audit Office report on hospital-acquired infections found that half of all NHS managers are struggling to reconcile meeting Government waiting time targets with managing hospital infections. That issue came through again in...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment has been made of the need for the individual coding of surgical instruments under contract requirements for the new regional super centres being established for the decontamination of surgical instruments; how many NHS hospital trusts have a bar code system...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment has been made of the need for the individual coding of surgical instruments under contract requirements for the new regional super centres being established for the decontamination of surgical instruments; how many NHS hospital trusts have a bar code system...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when the National Patient Safety Agency's reporting system will (a) begin to invite reports from the NHS and (b) publish information collected from reports on patient safety in the NHS; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when the National Patient Safety Agency's reporting system will (a) begin to invite reports from the NHS and (b) publish information collected from reports on patient safety in the NHS; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what representations he has received expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency and the Committee on Safety of Medicines in communicating to users the risks of dependence on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and related drugs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what representations he has received expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency and the Committee on Safety of Medicines in communicating to users the risks of dependence on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and related drugs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 3rd November, 412 c520W, on the NHS Estate, what information he collates on the definition of patient-occupied floor space.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 3rd November, 412 c520W, on the NHS Estate, what information he collates on the definition of patient-occupied floor space.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will publish the latest statistics on safety incidents within the NHS from the National Reporting and Learning System, including regional breakdown.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will publish the latest statistics on safety incidents within the NHS from the National Reporting and Learning System, including regional breakdown.