BLOOD TRANSFUSION FOR MEMBERS OF HM ARMED FORCES

Early day motion 2355, tabled 28 October 2008 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 53 members.

That this House believes, in accordance with the Military Covenant, that HM Armed Forces deserve the best available health care at all times; notes that in January this year 18 injured UK soldiers were given US blood that had not been properly screened during life-saving transfusions; notes that pathogen inactivation technology would have prevented such a risk and destroyed most blood borne viruses such as HIV, HBV, Hepatitis B and C, SARs, avian influenza and others; further notes that it is already tried and tested, and is in use around the world; considers that such technology would be a more economic and safer option for the NHS and military blood supply chain services; and therefore calls on those responsible for the military blood supply chain to adopt pathogen inactivation.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 9, DUP 4, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UKIP 1.