§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment at how many locations experiments connected with the release or potential releases of genetically engineered organisms are taking place; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsEleven centres have notified the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of proposals to release genetically manipulated organisms to the environment. At eight of these centres, releases have taken place and the HSE is presently reviewing applications from the remaining three.