HC Deb 04 February 1981 vol 998 c140W
Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he intends to arrange further medico-legal discussions with a view to amending the law as it relates to research on new born infants.

Dr. Vaughan

As indicated in paragraph 167 of Cmnd. 8084, the Government would look to the medical profession to initiate any such discussions in the light of the complex ethical issues involved; but would be ready to consider any proposals put to them by the appropriate professional bodies.