Debates between Sharon Hodgson and Eleanor Smith during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Fri 23rd Feb 2018

Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill

Debate between Sharon Hodgson and Eleanor Smith
2nd reading: House of Commons
Friday 23rd February 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sharon Hodgson Portrait Mrs Hodgson
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My hon. Friend has made exactly the right point. This does not apply only to, for instance, kidney and heart transplants; it applies to the whole donor register. The Government must listen to the concerns of black and Asian communities, not just during the consultation but beyond, so that we can develop a solution to this problem.

Eleanor Smith Portrait Eleanor Smith
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I hope that the Bill succeeds and that there will be consultation with members of the BME community to ensure the successful delivery of a public education programme to increase awareness.

Sharon Hodgson Portrait Mrs Hodgson
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That is precisely the point. It is a question of education and public awareness as well as the acceptance of the sensitivities that exist among all people, not just members of particular religious or ethnic-minority communities.