PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Organs: Donors (12 December 2017)
Question Asked
Asked by:
Sir Edward Leigh (Conservative)
Answer
A consultation impact assessment has been published as part of the Government’s public consultation. This suggests that, when introduced as part of a wider communication and logistical package, opt out systems of consent can be associated with higher donation rates. Important evidence continues to become available from the Welsh Government on impact of the Human Transplantation (Wales) Act 2013, including that a longer period of time is needed to draw firmer conclusions on the impact of the change in the law. The Department invites further evidence to be submitted on factors not considered in the consultation analysis. These will be carefully considered before the Government’s final response to the consultation.
Answered by:
Dame Jackie Doyle-Price (Conservative)
18 December 2017
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