§ 13. Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make it his policy to ensure that the United Kingdom is self-sufficient in the supply of blood plasma.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe Government are already committed to achieving self-sufficiency in blood products. When the new plant at Elstree is fully commissioned by the end of 1986, the Department will ensure that regions collect enough blood plasma to achieve this.
§ Mr. ShersbyThat reply will be warmly welcomed. However, what steps is my hon. Friend taking to encourage further blood donors to give their services?
§ Mr. HayhoeThe fact of my hon. Friend having raised the matter today—which I endorse—will, we hope, help to encourage as many people as possible to come forward to offer their blood to the transfusion service.