Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 8 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 September 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Northern Ireland Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the export of brains from Northern Ireland during the 1990s followed government guidelines on the risks attributed to CJD.
- Answer
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Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the export of brains from Northern Ireland during the 1990s followed Government guidelines on the risks attributed to CJD. [128996] Angela Smith: During the 1990's the guidelines from the National CJD Unit in Edinburgh were followed when brain tissue was being exported. These national guidelines continue to be followed when brain tissue is being exported.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 128996; 410 c724-5W;410 c718W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Exports Health hazards Northern Ireland Organs Post-mortems CJD Brain
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