§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what relaxation of the guidelines for genetic engineering experiment has been adopted by the Genetic Manipulation Advisory Group; what control over C2 experiments will in future be exercised by the group; if the relaxation will be subject to ministerial approval; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneThe Genetic Manipulation Advisory Group is currently reviewing the guidelines for genetic manipulation experiments which have been in force in their present form since 1 January 1980. If this review results in a recommendation by the Genetic Manipulation Advisory Group to make changes to the guidelines, the experiments involved would remain subject to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.