§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many representations she has received opposing proposed changes to the Liverpool blood transfusion centre. [31137]
§ Mr. SackvilleMinisters have received 88 letters about the National Blood Authority's proposals for the Liverpool blood transfusion centre since August 1994. In addition, there have been two early-day motions and one parliamentary question relating to the proposals for the Liverpool centre. This is in addition to other representations covering wider areas which include Liverpool.
§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on the proposed changes to, and the future of, the Liverpool blood transfusion centre. [31139]
§ Mr. SackvilleThis is a matter for the National Blood Authority. We expect it to make its revised recommendations for the organisation to the National Blood Service shortly.