§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representation she has received regarding blood transfusion centres in the north west; and if she will make a statement.
(2) what assessment she has made on the affect on services in Lancashire and Cumbria if the closure of Lancaster blood transfusion centre is to be allowed to go ahead.
§ Mr. SackvilleSix parliamentary questions have been asked by hon. Members concerning the National Blood Authority's proposal for blood transfusion centres in the north-west and Ministers have received 109 letters as at 23 November.
The National Blood Authority has made it clear that, under its proposals for reorganisation of the transfusion centres, current levels of service in Lancashire and Cumbria would be maintained and improved. The authority has undertaken a thorough and widespread consultation on its proposals. Full consideration will be given to the results of the consultation before decisions are made.