Gene Therapy and Artificial Organs (Hansard, 13 November 1997)

HC Deb 13 November 1997 vol 300 c664W 664W

§ Mr. Flynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to increase investment in research into the development and application of gene therapy and artificial organs; and if he will make a statement. [15012]

§ Ms Jowell
Research into these areas is being conducted internationally. In some cases industry is in the lead. Within the United Kingdom, the Government will continue to encourage research relevant to these areas according to the scientific quality of proposals and to competing priorities. Much of this research will continue to be taken forward by the Research Councils.