Blood: Donors
Lords · Question HL3142 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage people to become blood donors, especially in connection with the need to provide blood to those with sickle cell disease.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 16 Sep 2026
I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 20 February in response to Question 112133, in particular points three and four. For ease of reference, this is reproduced below.NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is responsible for b...