Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 June 2002. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Thursday, 20 June 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will list the genetically modified animals whose creation has been authorised under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, indicating in each case the novel characteristics developed.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the genetically modified animals whose creation has been authorised under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, indicating in each case the novel characteristics developed. [61089] Mr. Bob Ainsworth: The production of genetically modified animals (as well as their use in experiments or other scientific procedures) is controlled under the terms of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The production and use of such animals allows new areas of medical and other scientific research to be explored: provides the potential for investigating a wide variety of conditions including cancer, cystic fibrosis and multiple sclerosis; and allows the quality of the science in many areas of research and testing to be improved. The Home Office does not maintain a central register of the lines produced of their physical characteristics. There are, however, a number of third party databases detailing genetically modified animals and their characteristics.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 61089; 387 c528W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Animal experiments Genetic engineering Genetically modified organisms
Legislation: Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
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