HC Deb 13 November 1985 vol 86 c198W
Sir Dudley Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any evidence of the use of human embryos for the manufacture of cosmetic goods; and whether his officials will co-operate with the Council of Europe in their pursuance of this question in a European context.

Mr. Hayhoe

We are considering material relating to allegations made in the BBC television programme "Tomorrow's World" on 31 October. I understand that the Council of Europe Legal Commission has been asked by the Parliamentary Assembly to look at this general question in a European context. The United Kingdom will certainly have an opportunity to contribute to any proposals which emerge from that.