I thank the hon. Lady for raising that issue. Our community is experiencing what is called a silent crisis, because of the lack of knowledge and willingness to discuss organ donation with family members and concerns about the integration of the body after death. I take on board what she says—we must be mindful that there is a lack of knowledge among our community, and the Bill would improve that.
Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Eleanor Smith
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 23 February 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill.
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