§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of blood supplies in each region was supplied to private hospitals in the last year for which324W figures are available; and if he will indicate the number of units involved. [32971]
§ Mr. RichardsIn south Wales, the National Blood Transfusion Service (Wales) supplied 1 per cent.—1,100 units—of donated blood to private hospitals in 1994–95. The National Blood Authority is responsible for collecting and supplying blood in north Wales.