§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what discussions he has had with the medical profession concerning a possible code of practice to cover test tube baby techniques and practices; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. VaughanThe Department has been in touch with the appropriate medical bodies asking for their comments on the complex medical ethical questions which are emerging in connection with in vitro fertilisation and embryo-transfer techniques. We have not yet received replies.