§ 35. Mrs. Mannasked the Minister of Health if anti-haemogloben serum is available for emergency treatment to patients in hospitals who are haemophilics.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodA limited supply is available on application by doctors, but its efficacy is still the subject of research and is not yet established.
§ Mrs. MannIs it not the case that in an emergency operation where a blood coagulant has been required, it has been necessary to send to the United States? While we much appreciate their help, is it not very important in the case of bleeders that doctors should know where to get an immediate supply of coagulant?
§ Mr. MacleodIf there is any doubt about it. I will see whether we can circulate the information more widely. Perhaps I can give the information now. Application should be made to the Lister Institute, Chelsea, or to the appropriate regional blood transfusion centre. I should be very happy to look at individual cases if any hon. Member likes to bring them to my attention. No doubt the reason that this serum is in limited supply is the reason which I gave—that it has not yet been accepted as fully efficacious in all circumstances.