Clause 17
Health and Social Care Bill
9:00 am
Derek Conway (Old Bexley and Sidcup, Conservative)
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments: No. 18, in clause 17, page 9, line 3, at end insert—
‘(2A) The code of practice must make reference to—
(a) screening for admissions,
(b) bed occupancy, and
(c) the frequency and extent of cleaning in healthcare premises.’.
No. 19, in clause 17, page 9, line 7, at end add—
‘(3A) The Secretary of State shall publish each revision of the code.’.
No. 20, in clause 17, page 9, line 7, at end add—
‘(3A) The Secretary of State shall report to Parliament in respect of those cases where—
(a) regulations made under section 16 are breached, and
(b) the Code of Practice under this section is breached.’.
No. 21, in clause 18, page 9, line 13, at end insert—
‘(c) lay the draft code before Parliament.’.