Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham, Rehman Chishti MP, has called for a debate in Parliament on organ donations.
This call comes after the British Transplant Games were held in Medway last month, which involved around 1,000 participants who had received life saving organ transplants. It was the first time they’d be held in Medway in the 35 year history of the Transplant Games.
The event highlights the benefits of organ donation and encourages more people to become donors.
Speaking in the House of Commons (13 September 2012), Rehman said:
“Will the Leader of the House join me in paying tribute to all the athletes who took part in the British Transplant Games, which were held in my constituency? Linked to that, could we have a debate on organ donation and transplants, which help save lives?”
In reply the Leader of the House, Andrew Lansley MP said:
“I will, of course, look at whether opportunities will emerge for a discussion about organ donation and I recognise that there is an ongoing debate in Wales about the character of the organ donation programme. I thank my hon. Friend for mentioning the Transplant Games. Papworth and Addenbrooke’s hospitals in my constituency probably conduct more transplants in total than anywhere else in the country. I never fail to be amazed by what is achieved by those who provide transplant services.”