§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in which of the Northern Ireland health board areas there is a surplus of donated blood; and in how many areas blood plasma is in short supply.
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§ Mr. Ancram[holding answer 10 March 1994]: The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service is a regional service and figures are not collected on a board basis. Since April 1993 blood collection and needs for Northern Ireland have been in balance. There has been no shortage or surplus of either donated blood or blood plasma.