HC Deb 16 June 1988 vol 135 c288W
Mr. Amos

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to his reply of 7 June,Official Report, column 557, what account was taken in his selection of candidates for membership of the committee of inquiry into the use of foetal tissue for transplant surgery of their publicised views on abortion; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Newton

The members of the committee to review the report of the advisory group on the use of foetuses and foetal material for research were selected because of their expertise in their respective fields, which are relevant to the issues involved.