Report Number: 6400
Date: 9/3/2010

Title:
North East MEP’s battle becomes European law (2 of 3)

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Script details:
Greater protection for health workers has been enshrined into European law. Last month the European Parliament voted through proposals from North East MEP, Stephen Hughes, to tighten up the rules on the use of medical needles. The UK government now has to comply to the stricter regulations within three years. Stephen Hughes explains what that will mean in practise for healthcare professionals

Interviewee:
Stephen Hughes MEP (Labour, North East)

Duration:
0 minutes 14 seconds

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