Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Thornton (Labour) on Monday, 8 February 2010.

Embryology

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answers by Baroness Thornton on 5 January (WA 24–5) and 19 January (WA 224–5), whether oocytes that a researcher deems to be unsuitable would be erased from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority's records of total oocyte usage.

Answer: The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has advised that in respect of failed-to-fertilise eggs used under research licence R1052, it has nothing further to add to the information given in my Written Answer of 19 January (WA 224-5). The HFEA has also advised that it does not hold records on its register that could be amended in this way.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1521; 717 c81WA
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Embryology
Monday, 22 February 2010
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Subjects: Clones Human embryo experiments Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Newcastle Fertility Centre
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk