Written question asked by Ian Stewart (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he has approved the publication of the Second Quinquennial Review of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. - Includes fact that copies have been placed in Library. (Dep 01/787).

Answer: Mr. Ian Stewart: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he has approved the publication of the second quinquennial review of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. [160940] Yvette Cooper: The report of the second quinquennial review of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has been approved and copies have been placed in the Library today. This was a thorough review of the authority and its work which included wide consultation with the public, service users and providers. The report acknowledges the value of the authority's role in this highly sensitive area. The report makes important recommendations. Work on introducing improved quality assurance systems is in hand and we are working with the authority to agree an implementation plan for the other recommendations.

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