§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when she now expects the NBA to submit to her its proposals for reorganisation of the national blood transfusion service; and if she will place in the Library a copy of the NBA proposals. [23423]
§ Mr. SackvilleThe National Blood Authority will make its final recommendations shortly. A copy of the authority's published proposals will be placed in the Library.
§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what contingency planning on the part of the NBA to implement amalgamation of blood centres and changes to present arrangements for the production and testing of blood products she has authorised. [23424]
§ Mr. SackvilleThe National Blood Authority was set up in April 1993 to be responsible for the strategic management of the national blood service with a view to enhancing its quality and cost efficiency. Specific changes are a matter for consideration by the National Blood Authority.