Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 1998. It was answered by Lord Simon of Highbury (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 1998.

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Simon of Highbury, Lord

Question

Whether they will set up an independent inquiry into the ethical, social, environmental and political implications of the draft EC directive on the legal protection of biotechnological inventions.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

584 c161WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Biotechnology Genetic engineering Ethics Intellectual property EU action Inventions Patents Bioengineering