A number of commentators have raised concerns about the implications of animal cloning for food safety, food supply and animal welfare. Others stress that animal cloning has the potential to improve animal welfare and farming productivity. It may even be used in the conservation of endangered species. This note sets out background information on the different arguments and the regulatory controls on the use of this technology in food production.
Animal cloning (152 KB , PDF)
A number of commentators have raised concerns about the implications of animal cloning for food safety, food supply and animal welfare. Others stress that animal cloning has the potential to improve animal welfare and farming productivity. It may even be used in the conservation of endangered species. This note sets out background information on the different arguments and the regulatory controls on the use of this technology in food production.
Animal cloning (152 KB , PDF)
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 18 October 2021 on an e-petition on endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be opened by Taiwo Owatemi MP.
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 18 October 2021 on an e-petition relating to animal testing. The debate will be opened by Martyn Day MP.
This briefing outlines the legal and policy background to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and provides an overview of the main provisions in the new Act.
