§ Mr. HavardTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had about the use of blood and blood transfusions for NHS patients who take up treatment in overseas hospitals with Ministers from those countries. [16349]
§ Mr. Hutton[holding answer 20 November 2001]: The Department recognises that commissioning care overseas raises a number of particular issues, including the use of blood and blood transfusions. The three pilot sites currently working to send patients to mainland Europe are discussing these issues with potential providers.