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The Haemophilia Society pressed the Scottish Executive for an inquiry.

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The Haemophilia Society's objectives were reset: a public inquiry into blood-borne infections, a hardship fund for those affected by Hepatitis HCV and recombinant for all.

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The Government announced a £10 million payment for the Haemophilia Society to establish a trust (the Macfarlane Trust). It became a separate charity.

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Professor Patrick Mollison published a textbook known as the bible of blood transfusion, which stated that "transfusion carries risks which are large".

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World Health Organization report warned of the dangers of serum hepatitis and warned against non-essential transfusions.

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Dr Cash recommended a "conservative approach" to blood transfusion to reduce post-transfusion hepatitis.

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Mollison's textbook suggested that unnecessary "top up" transfusions are administered to women.

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Recommendation made that HTCs should be established – by 1994 fewer than 50% of hospitals in England and Wales had an HTC.

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Establishment of JPAC to advise the medical directors of the four blood services and prepare guidelines on blood transfusion.

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Professor Contreras published New Trends in Blood Transfusion, advocating a more rational use of blood.

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SHOT was created to analyse information on transfusion reactions and adverse events.

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UK-wide Better Blood Transfusion initiative started.

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Second Better Blood Transfusion conference was held.

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SaBTO was created to provide independent advice on the safety of blood, cells, tissues and organs from transfusion/transplantation to all UK health ministers and health departments.

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New England Journal of Medicine published TTV study results.

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Dr Brian McClelland presented a proposal for a prospective study of Post Transfusion Hepatitis to the MRC Working Party.

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The MRC Working Party took no decision regarding Dr Brian McClelland's proposal for a prospective study of Post Transfusion Hepatitis.

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The MRC Blood Transfusion Research Committee agreed there was no need for surrogate screening for NANBH.

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Journal of the American Medical Association published NIH study.

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The Lancet published the outcome of a study in Australia with similar findings as the TTV study.

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