Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 30 April 2007.

Health: Stem Cell Therapy

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:What is (a) the number of scientists, and (b) the total allocation of public and private funds currently allocated in the United Kingdom for the development of embryonic stem cells and to work on adult stem cells.

Answer: Statistics on the allocation of private funds available for the number of scientists involved in embryonic or adult stem cell research are not collected centrally. In the March 2005 Budget, the Chancellor announced the establishment of the UK Stem Cell Initiative (UKSCI). A task force led by Sir John Pattison developed a vision and costed strategy, covering the period 2006 to 2015, to make the United Kingdom a global leader in stem cell research. The UKSCI report was published in December 2005 and made 11 recommendations.In their response, the Government accepted the recommendations in full. As a result, the Government have allocated an additional £50 million, bringing total investment up to £100 million, for stem cell research between 2006 and 2008.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3274; 691 c181-2WA
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Embryology
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Finance Staff Research Stem cells Scientists
Contains statistics: Yes
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