UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0257
Umbilical Cord Blood (Donation) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to encourage and regulate the donation of umbilical cord blood from newborn babies. Cord blood contains stem cells that scientists believe could treat certain cancers, blood disorders, and other serious illnesses, so the bill would set up a system to collect and store it for medical use.
Presented by Mr David Burrowes.
HybridLords1st reading
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading8 Jan 2008
- 2nd reading