§ 10. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what easily available figures he has to indicate the number of people in Scotland on kidney machines, and the number of those who have had a successful kidney transplant; and if he will make an estimate of approximately how many would opt for a kidney transplant if matching tissue were obtainable.
§ Mr. Robert HughesAt 31st December 1974, 171 people were on kidney machines in hospital units or at home. A total of 241 kidney transplant operations, including 15 relating to second kidney transplants, have been carried out 1456 in Scotland since 1960. Of the 226 patients who received kidneys, 134 are still alive. As regards the last part of the Question it is not possible to make an estimate, but 38 patients resident in Scotland have been notified to the national organ matching and distribution service at Bristol as potential recipients.
§ Mr. DalyellDo such figures persuade the Government to support a contracting-out scheme?
§ Mr. HughesI am afraid that that matter will have to await discussion on the Second Reading of my hon. Friend's Private Member's Bill.