asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many transfusion centres in the Greater Manchester council are able to offer medical and technical training within their area.

One.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the increase in resources made available to the blood transfusion service in the Greater Manchester area since its reorganisation.

This information is not available centrally. The North-Western regional health authority may be able to give the hon. Member the figure he seeks.