§ 18. Sir F. Medlicottasked the Minister of Health if he is satisfied that an adequate number of eyes is being bequeathed for the purposes of corneal grafting under the Corneal Grafting Act, 1952; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithAccording to my information, the supply appears to be adequate in most parts of the country. I understand, however, that there may be some shortage in the London area, and steps are being taken accordingly.
§ Sir F. MedlicottDoes not the Minister think that periodical announcements in the legal journals drawing the attention of testators to this matter might prove very helpful?
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI am obliged to the hon. Gentleman for the suggestion. He will appreciate that, at the present time, most eyes used in corneal grafting are, because of the time factor, from patients dying in hospital.