§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he has now taken to develop forensic science testing; and what study he has given to proposals to make available independent forensic science tests to defendants.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggDefendants are already able to engage forensic scientists from the private sector if they wish, and we see no need for Government action on this matter.
536WWe will continue to support the work of the forensic science service central research establishment at Aldermaston in developing forensic science techniques.