§ 15. Mr. Wakefieldasked the Secretary of State for War what supplies, if any, are available of human blood suitable for transfusion, grouped and bacteriologically tested, for large-scale emergency treatment?
Mr. CooperThe Army policy is not to store blood for large-scale transfusion, as the period for which this can be done is very limited. Each military formation has a number of donors grouped and tested who are available for this service.
§ Mr. WakefieldIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in Russia large stores of human blood are available and have been used very successfully in cases of emergency?
Mr. CooperThere are reports to that effect, but it is more satisfactory and economical to keep our stores of blood on the hoof.