Written question asked by Mohammad Sarwar (Labour) on Monday, 11 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 October 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on the membership of the Human Genetics Commission. - Including ref to www.hgc.gov.uk/about_members.htm.

Answer: Mr. Sarwar: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the membership of the Human Genetics Commission. [190571] Miss Melanie Johnson: The Human Genetics Commission (HGC) advises Government on current and potential developments in human genetics and the likely impact on human health and healthcare as well as the social, ethical, legal and economic implications. It has 24 members, including experts in clinical and research genetics, consumer affairs, ethics, law, media, primary care, and those with experience in genetic conditions. A full list of members is available on the HGC's website at http://www.hgc.gov.uk/about members.htm.

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