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Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 March 1995. It was answered by Baroness Cumberlege (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 March 1995.


Cumberlege, Baroness

Question
If Govt plan to revise Polkinghorne 'guidelines' on use of foetal tissue where they: set restrictions on consent a woman may give to uses that may be made of tissues of foetus that is removed from her; and require a woman to waive all commercial rights in uses that may be made of tissues of foetus that is removed from her in favour of either doctor performing removal or institution in which it is performed. - No plans to do so.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
562 c72WA
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Abortion Human embryo experiments Foetal tissue Medicine Research