§ Mr. FaberTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement about the Advisory Committee on Human Genome Research.
§ Mr. WaldegraveI established an Advisory Committee on Human Genome Research, early last year, to advise me on how best to build on the existing strengths of United Kingdom human genome research and secure the benefits it promises for human welfare, health care and United Kingdom industry.
The committee convened an independent expert working group of leading geneticists, to review the area 433W and identify priorities for investment in the United Kingdom to benefit both basic science and commercial opportunities. Its report, "The Human Genome Mapping Project—Priorities and Opportunities in Genome Research", was published this morning. I believe that it will be of interest to all those concerned with genome research in the United Kingdom. I am arranging for copies to be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.