§ 19. Mr. Leaveyasked the Minister of Health how many blood donations there were in 1956 compared with 1955; and whether he is satisfied that this is enough to meet the demand.
§ Mr. VosperThe number of donations in England and Wales was 803,522 in 1956 compared with 759,571 in 1955. I am very grateful to donors past and present for all their help, but more are still needed to meet the ever growing demand.
§ Mr. LeaveyWhile noting that welcome progress is being made, may I ask whether my right hon. Friend has in mind plans for stimulating even more of these donations, which are very much needed at the present moment?
§ Mr. VosperThere is no evidence that urgent needs are not satisfactorily met at the moment, but I am in fact about to launch a further national campaign for new Wood donors.