§ Joan RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what published research he has assessed on the effects of transgenes on cellular processes other than the intended function of the gene; and what research he has commissioned on this subject. [136062]
§ Miss Melanie Johnson[holding answer 4 November 2003]Department of Health research funding is largely focused on research to bring the benefits of new medicines into the national health service. The Department of Health has not commissioned research on this subject. Basic scientific research of this nature is mainly funded by the research councils.