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# 91997E1012

**WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1012/97 by Carmen DÍEZ DE RIVERA ICAZA to the Commission. Animal cloning** 
  
*Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0217*

  

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1012/97 by Carmen Díez de Rivera Icaza (PSE) to the Commission (12 March 1997)

Subject: Animal cloning

In view of the concern aroused by recent cases of animal cloning, can the Commission state

1. what scientific and ethical studies are under way to ensure that the issue is not blown up out of proportion?

2. whether it has undertaken any form of collaboration in this matter with the United States and Japan?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (14 April 1997)

The Commission reacted immediately to the new developments in the animal cloning experiments in Scotland by referring the matter to the group of advisers on the ethical implications of biotechnology, a group of independent figures set up to advise the Commission in this area. The group is due to deliver an opinion in May. It has also decided to organize a round table on the subject, to which Members of Parliament, top researchers and the other interested parties will be invited.

The Commission would also refer the Honourable Member to the statement made to the plenary session of Parliament on 12 March 1997 by the Member of the Commission responsible for science, research and development.

There is no collaboration with the United States or Japan on this matter.

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