HC Deb 03 December 1973 vol 865 c313W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, over a convenient recent period, how many kidneys for transplant were sent into Northern Ireland ; and how many kidneys for use elsewhere came from Northern Ireland.

Sir K. Joseph

During the period from 1st January to 31st October 1973, 12 kidneys were sent to Northern Ireland of which 11 were used for transplantation ; 17 kidneys from Northern Ireland were offered for use elsewhere and 12 were actually used.