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Written question asked by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Organ Transplants

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what arrangements they have made with the devolved administrations to facilitate cooperation and collaboration regarding organ transplants.

Answer

NHS Blood and Transplant works closely with each devolved administration to ensure there are fair and transparent allocation policies governing all types of organ transplant across the United Kingdom. These are based on factors such as clinical need and guaranteeing the best match between donor and recipient to help ensure the longest possible survival of the transplant. These arrangements will continue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4750
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Devolution Transplant surgery
Link
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