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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Blood Transfusions

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government when they will publish the findings of the review undertaken by the apheresis working group.

Answer

The apheresis working group was established in 2024 to provide independent advice to the Department on issues around apheresis capacity and the resilience of the United Kingdom’s stem cell supply. The group has submitted an internal, interim report to ministers for consideration and is currently working to gather additional data to strengthen the evidence base of this report, before proceeding to publication.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10141
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Blood transfusions
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk