§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)We are today publishing the Government's reply to the eighth report from the Science and Technology Select Committee session on the scientific response to terrorism. The Government thank the committee for its report of 6 November 2003. We have considered in detail the recommendations put forward. Copies of the Government's response are available in the House Library and can also be viewed on the Home Office website athttp://www. homeoffice. gov. uk/terrorism