Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what progress has been made on changing restrictions on gay men being permitted to donate blood; and if she will make a statement.

The Department of Health has asked the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs to review the donor selection criteria for blood donation including those that relate to men who have sex with men.

The review is holding its third meeting this year in November and is on schedule to report in mid-2017.