§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps have been taken to ensure that blood donations made for the purpose of helping people wounded in the Gulf war are not used for other purposes.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI wish to record the Government's appreciation and gratitude to the public for their magnificent response to the appeal for blood donors at this time of possible additional demand. All blood donations are freely given and on the understanding that these will be used by the Scottish national blood transfusion service to the maximum effect to save lives or in the treatment of patients in Scotland. Donations will be used to meet the demands of the national health service and Her Majesty's forces when required.