Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Truscott (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2007.

Health: Stem Cell Therapy

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether there are any bodies or mechanisms that have previously been used to provide government support for stem cell research but no longer do so; if so, what are the names of any such bodies or mechanisms; what were the totals invested by these bodies or mechanisms; how much money from these totals was invested in adult stem cell therapy; and how much was invested in human embryonic stem cell therapy.

Answer: The bodies that have previously provided government support for stem cell research continue to do so.

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