§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he intends to implement the recommendation of the Advisory Group on the Ethics of Xenotransplantation in respect of the introduction of primary legislation to regulate xenotransplantation. [37878]
§ Mr. BoatengWe are considering the results of the consultation exercise held last year relating to the advisory group's recommendations and we will be announcing our response shortly. This will cover the wide range of issues involved including legislation.
In the meantime, the United Kingdom Xenotransplantation Interim Regulatory Authority, which advises the Government on all issues relating to xenotransplantation, is continuing to monitor closely developments in this field.