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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL]

The Minister used the words ““therapeutic research purposes””. I believe that that is agreed under the present regulations; in other words, research leading to the development of therapy. The problem arises out of the prospect of creating embryos solely for treatment purposes, which is a different issue. I hope that that would not require primary legislation, but could subsequently be included under secondary legislation. This is a matter on which I hope that the Minister will write to us. If it is not possible to do that, the amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Patel, has great importance and strength.