Embryo Research (Hansard, 6 March 1996)

Mr. Morely
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for new legislation on embryo research. [19159]

§ Mr Horam
There are currently no plans for further legislation.

§ Mr. Morley
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures are in place to identify the donors of embryos for research; and if he will make a statement. [19155]

§ Mr. Horam
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority's code of practice requires all licensed centres to keep records in which the source of gametes and embryos is accurately and securely recorded.

§ Mr. Morley
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for new measures on frozen embryos when the current five-year holding period ends. [19156]

§ Mr. Horam
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Statutory Storage Period for Embryos) Regulations 1996 No. 375 were laid before both Houses on 23 February 1996 and will come into force on 1 May 1996.