Comment: | The Retained Organs Commission formally ceased to operate on 31st. March 2004.
The Commission was established by the Secretary of State for Health, on 1st. April 2001. It was originally planned to operate only for two years, but was extended for a further year, until 31st. March 2004, to enable it to complete its work.
Strategic Health Authorities in England have been responsible for performance managing NHS Trusts in relation to organ retention since 31st. March 2004. In Wales arrangements to fulfil this function involve NHS Trusts and the Welsh Assembly Government's Health Department.
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