RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICE

In reply to Mr HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite) (26 June 2012).

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Ageing, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Arts): I am advised:

1. The Blood Service has advised that the proposal will result in national savings of about $16 million over the next five years. The Blood Service has advised that it will continue the timely delivery of quality blood and blood products to South Australia. The National Blood Authority has assessed the proposal, on behalf of governments, and concurs with this assessment.

2. The Blood Service is an independent organisation and the Minister is not responsible for the release of the business case.