Written question asked by Lord Mawhinney (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2001. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Monday, 26 February 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 13th February, 363 c75W, on organ retention, when he expects the Commission to permit NHS trusts to (a) provide specific information and (b) begin the process of returning organs and tissues to members of the public.

Answer: Sir Brian Mawhinney: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 13 February 2001, Official Report, column 75W, on organ retention, when he expects the Commission to permit NHS trusts to (a) provide specific information and (b) begin the process of returning organs and tissues to members of the public. [151215] Mr. Denham: Further guidance is being prepared which will enable information to be provided once the Retained Organs Commission is satisfied that trusts can provide accurate responses to relatives who have made inquiries. The guidance will be issued as soon as possible.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 151215; 363 c452W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Disclosure of information Hospitals Organs NHS trusts Patients' rights Post-mortems
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk