HC Deb 23 November 1995 vol 267 cc329-30W
Mrs. Ann Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if he will make a statement on the implications for public policy of developments in pre-natal genetic screening; [1346]

(2) if he will make a statement on the implications for public policy of developments in post-natal genetic screening. [1347]

Mr. Sackville

These issues are being considered in the light of the Select Committee on Science and Technology's report on human genetics. The Government's position will be set out in the published response to the Select Committee's report.