London Egg Bank: Why I can't wait to donate my eggs to help strangers start a family There was uproar during this summer's heatwave when retailers in the south-east ran out of BBQs and paddling pools. Every time there's a UK cold snap we panic buy bread and milk. But fertility is one of the few areas of our consumer-driven society in which the disconnect between supply and demand has not historically been addressed. And, as with contraband cigarettes or ticketing, is it not healthier that we keep this market place above ground? The shortage of egg donors in Britain is driving egg-seeking women overseas to the likes of the US, India or the Czech Republic where supply is more plentiful. But with such surplus comes great expense and, in some cases, unsanitary conditions. When it comes to having a family, fertility tourists are prepared to rack up debt and take health risks, and it's this vulnerable group that the UK Government and British women need to help. Opposition argue that egg banks will lead to scores of children seeking out their genetic mothers. Does this critique not also apply to some rather overzealous, seed-sowing men? Sperm banks have been around for years and few are criticising them. The answer is a stringent filter process to ensure both donor and mother-to-be understand the long term emotional implications. Concerns have been raised that young, cash-strapped women will become multiple donors to supplement their income - pocketing £750 per egg. Again the solution is surely psychological and medical testing. Not everyone is allowed to give blood and there are a variety of conditions that will make you ineligible to donate blood. The same robust strategy should apply to eggs. Hereditary conditions should be noted too. Creating a family shouldn't be as disappointing as an Easter egg hunt where one fat kid turned up early and snaffled all the chocolate. As a population, we have plenty to go around.