§ 42. Mr. Ogdenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what guidelines he has issued to ensure that all transplant operations of human organs are conducted in strict accordance with the law.
§ Mr. MoyleThe Human Tissue Act 1961 governs the transplantation of human organs obtained from deceased persons. In June 1975 my Department issued a circular to health authorities giving guidance on the Act and I am sending my hon. Friend a copy. If my hon. Friend has in mind transplantation involving minors, I would refer him to the reply my right hon. Friend gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Wood Green (Mrs. Butler) on 24th January.—[Vol. 924, c.486.]