HC Deb 07 July 2003 vol 408 c660W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the Isaacs report on organ retention in the NHS; what plans he has to change procedures; and if he will make a statement. [123035]

Ms Rosie Winterton

We are considering the report by Her Majesty's Inspector of Anatomy and will publish our response shortly. Following earlier advice from the Chief Medical Officer, we have already made significant changes to procedures and communications with families at the time of post mortem. We shall introduce a new Human Tissue Bill as soon as Parliamentary time allows.