Written question asked by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2010. It was answered by Anne Milton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 October 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Non-departmental Public Bodies

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to the statement of 14 October 2010, Official Report, columns 505-06, on public bodies reform, what the functions of the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs are; which of these functions are to be retained; and which bodies he proposes to have responsibility for fulfilling these functions.

Answer: The Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs advises United Kingdom Health Departments on the most appropriate ways to ensure the safety of blood, cells, tissues and organs for transfusion/transplantation. Its remit includes providing advice on the microbiological safety of gametes and stem cells, in liaison with the relevant regulatory authorities. The Committee provides independent advice on risk management for UK Health Departments to consider.The function of the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs will remain unchanged, following its reconstitution into a Departmental Committee of Experts and will continue to be responsible for these functions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18302; 516 c791-2W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Public Bodies Reform
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects: Public bodies Department of Health
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk