HC Deb 28 February 1983 vol 38 cc13-4W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied regarding the safeguards in artificial insemination facilities provided by the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

Last year the Government established the inquiry into human fertilisation and embryology chaired by Mrs. Mary Warnock. This has been asked to consider 'what policies and safeguards should apply to all forms of artificial fertilisation and embryology, including artificial insemination, whether facilities are provided within the National Health Service or elsewhere. The Inquiry is expected to report in the latter half of 1984.

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