§ Mr. PickthallTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many parents are pursuing information about the whereabouts of their children's organs improperly removed at Alder Hey Hospital; and if he will make a statement. [59796]
§ Mr. Lammy[holding answer 11 June 2002]: As at 11 June 2002 the serious incident team at the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital National Health Service Trust has received inquiries about organ retention from parents of 4,541 deceased children.
The trust acts on behalf of parents inquiring about organ retention at the trust as well as that for the University of Liverpool.
From all enquiries received, 1,372 have had organs and/or blocks and slides retained. This figure represents retention by the trust and the University of Liverpool.