§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many organs, by type, have been retained by hospitals in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement. [141526]
§ Mr. DenhamThe Chief Medical Officer has conducted an investigation into organ retention in the National Health Service which includes a census of all organs in England. An analysis is being carried out and the results will be available in due course. Health services in Wales are the responsibility of the National Assembly for Wales.