HC Deb 20 October 1949 vol 468 c752
41. Mr. Wyatt

asked the Minister of Health whether he will consider the issue of a special badge to be worn by blood donors.

Mr. Bevan

The issue of badges to blood donors who fulfil the qualifying conditions has already been approved by the King and I hope that it will be possible to make the first presentations in the early part of next year.

Mr. Wyatt

Can my right hon. Friend say whether these badges will be retrospective in effect, in the sense that previous donors will qualify?

Mr. Bevan

Nearly 20,000 badges have been ordered and tenders have been invited for another order of the same size, so I understand that some of them will at least be retrospective.

Mr. Austin

Will my right hon. Friend consider the setting up of a blood donors' establishment in the Palace of Westminster, both for the necessary purpose of blood-letting among Members of Parliament and of setting a good example to the country?