Commenting on the return of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill to the House of Commons for its second reading, Dr Sophie Petit-Zeman, Head of External Relations at the Association of Medical Research Charities said:

“As MPs prepare to vote, the research provisions in the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill have strong public support, as well as that of medical research charities and patient groups. While we fully respect the complex ethical and religious issues which have been raised over recent months, allowing the creation of human admixed embryos may be a key step in understanding and treating devastating disease. The Bill will help to ensure that such work can progress under the tight regulations which patients, scientists and the wider public are right to expect."

12 May 2008

Dr Sophie Petit-Zeman can be reached for comment on 07799 764475