Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Mitochondrial Donation) Regulations 2015

Debate between Lord Gordon of Strathblane and Lord Patel
Tuesday 24th February 2015

(9 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Gordon of Strathblane Portrait Lord Gordon of Strathblane (Lab)
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Would the noble Lord comment on the HFEA’s recommendation that, as available data are limited, an extensive range of pre-clinical research should be carried out before proceeding?

Lord Patel Portrait Lord Patel
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The data that the report suggested were not available were actually presented to the committee. They have not been published because, as any scientist would know, if you publish—