HC Deb 07 June 1995 vol 261 c189W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what changes have taken place in the operation of Brentwood blood transfusion centre within the last six months; and if she will make a statement. [27174]

Mr. Sackville

The operation of the blood transfusion service is a matter for the National Blood Authority.

Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the total capital expenditure on the Brentwood blood transfusion centre in each year for the last five years for which figures are available; and if she will make a statement. [27175]

Mr. Sackville

The information is not available centrally. The hon. and learned Member may wish to contact Sir Colin Walker, chairman of the National Blood Authority, for information from 1 April 1994.

Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) where the administration and distribution of blood and blood products to the south-east of England will be based after the proposed closure of the Brentwood blood transfusion centre; [27176]

(2) if she will make a statement on the future organisation of the national blood service. [27180]

Mr. Sackville

These are matters for the National Blood Authority. The authority has undertaken an extensive consultation and will produce revised proposals shortly.