HC Deb 29 January 1979 vol 961 cc312-3W
Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Thornaby, of 13 November, the public attitude survey on possible amendments to the Human Tissue Act has been completed; and when he expects to be able to publish it;

(2) if, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Thornaby, of 13 November 1978, he will consult hospital staff and doctors to ascertain their views on the operation of a national transplant register;

(3) pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Thornaby of 13 November 1978, if he has yet published the document setting out the arguments for and against amending the Human Tissue Act to improve the supply of kidneys.

Mr. Moyle

I expect to receive a full report of the public attitude survey shortly. I do not intend to put forward any proposals or to undertake further consultations until I have considered its findings.