§ Mr. Dennis Hobdenasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the risk of black-outs to persons acting as blood donors following the giving of blood; in view of the dangers arising from such donors being in charge of motor vehicles, what action he will take; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI am advised that it may happen very occasionally that people who give blood faint later the same day. Donors who drive public service vehicles are not accepted as donors if they must return to work the same day. I will consider whether donors who drive private vehicles should be specifically warned of this very slight risk.