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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ian Gibson (Labour), on Monday, 28 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 30 members in total.


EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND STEM CELL RESEARCH

That this House notes the failure of the European Parliament to ratify stem cell research for the potential betterment of individual health in contradiction to the visionary decisions made in the UK Parliament.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1099A1
leave out from 'research' to end and add 'hopes that this vote in the European Parliament will lead to embryonic stem cell research being outlawed across the EU including in the UK; further notes that this vote will not restrict adult stem cell research which is ethically unproblematic and continues to make enormous advances in clinical trials; and congratulates the European Parliament on its visionary decision which stands in stark contrast to decisions made in the UK Parliament on this issue.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1099 
1099A1 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Biotechnology Human embryo experiments European Parliament EU action Research Stem cells
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk