§ Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on changes in the charges levied on private hospitals for blood ordered from the blood transfusion service.
§ Mrs. CurrieGuidance to health authorities on the handling charges for blood and its derivatives supplied to non-NHS hospitals is given in a "health notice" which is revised annually. This revision ensures that the handling charges continue to reflect the costs incurred.
Handling charges to be levied from 1 April 1988 until 1 April 1989 will be published in a "health notice" currently in course of preparation.