Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 December 2007.

Embryology

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answers by Lord Triesman on 12 November (Official Report, col. WA 1–2) and 26 November (Official Report, col. WA 98–99), what validation of previously reported cloning research might be expected in light of a statement by the relevant authorities in Newcastle on 2 November that ““no embryos will be produced”” using 700 eggs expected to be provided by women benefiting from financial incentives publicly funded by the Medical Research Council.

Answer: I am collating the information requested. I will write to the noble Lord in due course and place a copy of this letter in the Library of both Houses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 700; 697 c58WA
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Embryology
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Subjects: Clones Human embryo experiments Research
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