Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Cunningham of Felling (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 1999 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will list the scientific sources of his advice on the benefits of biotechnology, indicating those he will make available to honourable Members.

Answer: Mr. Alan Simpson: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will list the scientific sources of his advice on the benefits of biotechnology, indicating those he will make available to hon. Members. [85933] Dr. Jack Cunningham: The Government is advised by experts who sit on our advisory committees. We also pay careful attention to the views of other experts. The potential benefits of biotechnology were most recently described in the report of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics published on 27 May.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 85933; 332 c290W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Disclosure of information Advisory bodies Biotechnology Scientists