Minutes of the first meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Virological Safety of Blood 4 April 1989 at Department of Health Hannibal House Elephant and Castle. Chairman Dr E.L. Harris. Members Dr R.S. Lane, Dr P. Mortimer, Dr R.J. Perry, Dr G.P. Summerfield, Professor A Zuckerman, Dr Garrett. Secretariat Dr A. Rejman, J Canavan. Observers Dr H. Pickles, Dr F. Rotblat, J.S. Sloggam, Dr S. Lader, Dr H. Flett, Dr A.M. George, Dr A. McIntyre.