Review of HFEA Promised

In a statement on 21st January, Melanie Johnson MP, Minister for Public Health, announced that a review of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act would begin in 2004 and there would be a full public consultation exercise in 2005.

IMAGE report that the Parliamentary Committee on Science and Technology will consider surrogacy, adoption, abortion, cloning, genetic screening, embryo splitting and sex selection. Submissions of evidence not longer than 3,000 words by individuals or groups, containing name, postal address and telephone number should be made by e-mail to scitechcom.parliament.uk by 26 May. Details can be obtained from 020 7219 2793