§ Lord Alton of Liverpoolasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is meant in Schedule 2 to the Human Tissue Bill, which states that no member of the Human Tissue Authority should have a professional interest in any of the kinds of activity within the remit of the Authority; and [HL2623]
Why it is proposed that the chairman of the Human Tissue Authority should have no professional interest in any of the kinds of activity within the remit of the authority; and [HL2624]
Whether the members of the proposed Human Tissue Authority will he paid for their services; and, if so, why. [HL2625]
§ Lord WarnerSchedule 2 to the Human Tissue Bill states that the Human Tissue Authority will consist of a lay chair, and members appointed by the Secretary of State for Health for limited periods. The membership would comprise people with relevant professional experience, but not less than half will be lay members. The Government believe that in this way the authority will be able to build confidence among both professionals and the public in the donation and use of human tissue. Paragraph 10 of Schedule 2 allows the chair and members of the authority to be paid such remuneration as the Secretary of State may determine. It is standard practice that members of executive bodies receive remuneration for the contribution that they make.
§ Lord Alton of Liverpoolasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why the Human Tissue Bill proposes the creation of two inspectorate boards rather than one. [HL2626]
§ Lord WarnerThe Human Tissue Bill proposes the creation of a Human Tissue Authority with a remit covering removal, storage, use and disposal of human material. Compliance with relevant codes of practice, licence conditions and directions would be monitored through regular inspections. The Bill proposes the creation of an inspectorate of organs and tissue for human use, with a remit covering transplantation, and an inspectorate of anatomy and pathology, covering other uses of human tissue regulated under the Bill.
81WAThis division reflects the different quality and safety issues, and the diverse technical, ethical, and administrative considerations and expertise required in each case.