HC Deb 23 October 1989 vol 158 c313W
Ms. Harman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he plans to give the voluntary licensing authority on embryo research a statutory basis.

Mr. Mellor

The Government's proposals for dealing with the issue of embryo research are set out in the White Paper "Human Fertilisation and Embryology: A Framework for Legislation". We intend to bring forward legislation in this area at the earliest opportunity.

Ms. Harman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health which clinics have had their licence from the voluntary licensing authority for embryo research withdrawn or suspended; and what were the reasons given in each case.

Mr. Mellor

None.