§ 31. Mr. PatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the impact of gene technology on the delivery of health services. [122893]
§ Yvette CooperWe are aware of the rapid advances being made in gene technology. However, much research is still needed to determine the clinical utility of any developments. A strategy project is considering the implications for health services and the new Human Genetics Commission will keep this under review.