22 July 2009

Dear Mr Perrin

Freedom of Information request F09-415

Thank you for your request for information.

Posters advising on effective hand-washing have been placed in House of Commons' lavatories. They are one of a number of hygiene precautions being taken in response to swine flu. No data is available which allows an answer to be given to your more detailed questions.

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Yours sincerely

Bob Castle

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