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Written question asked by Elliot Morley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 January 1993. It was answered by Edward Leigh (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 January 1993 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
What proposals he has to ensure that transgenic animals that cannot be kept without adverse effects on their health and welfare will be excluded from patentability under the proposed EC directive on the legal protection of biotechnical inventions. - (Holding answer 11 January 1993).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
216 c713W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Animal welfare Biotechnology Genetic engineering EU action Patents Transgenic animals