HC Deb 11 May 1982 vol 23 c226W
22. Mr. McWilliam

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether there is sufficient whole blood available for use within the National Health Service.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Yes.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to the replies to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, North-East on 29 October, Official Report, c. 450, and on 3 March 1982, Official Report, c. 171, if he has yet completed the discussions he is holding with representatives of the National Health Service and the private sector with a view to introducing charges to cover the handling and processing costs incurred by the national blood transfusion service in supplying blood to private hospitals and clinics.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

I expect to complete them shortly and then to make an announcement.