EMBRYO research is a hot topic at the moment because of a divisive bill going through Parliament.
If it is passed the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill will amend the law about assisted reproduction treatment and embryo research.
Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs are allowed to vote however they want rather than towing their party line.
But Labour MPs are only permitted to vote how they want on three issues.
Preventing fertility clinics from refusing to treat single women and lesbians - by replacing the "need for a father" under current legislation with the "need for supportive parenting".
Reporter Robert Fisk spoke to MPs from the News Shopper area to find out their views.
Nick Raynsford, the Labour MP for Greenwich & Woolwich, will be voting in favour of the bill.
He said: "I think its measures are important and right.
"That does not mean I agree with every part of the bill.
"In practice I'm in favour of medical research that tackles the dreadful diseases that affect people."
Lewisham Deptford MP Joan Ruddock said: "I very much support the embryo research bill.
"I was a scientist myself and the scale of this does not relate to the horror stories we have heard."
The Labour MP added: "What scientists are allowed to do is very strongly regulated.
"It will help deal with some of the illnesses people suffer."
Old Bexley and Sidcup independent MP Derek Conway will vote against the bill.
He said: "I think it is going too far.
"Scientists want to push towards the ends of the earth but the merging of animal and human is not something which should be done."
Jacqui Lait has not yet decided how she will vote.
The Conservative MP for Beckenham said: "I wait to see the bill as it comes forward.
"There are serious issues that need to be discussed.
"It is going to be in May or June and there going to be much water under the bridge before then."
2:31pm Thursday 27th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott, The Laboratory on 5:16pm Thu 27 Mar 08
[bold]Your Lord[/bold] is with Derek Conway on this issue.
The word 'Frankenstein' comes to mind.
Humans are interfering with nature far too much these days.
[bold]Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott[/bold]
Your Lord is with Derek Conway on this issue.
The word 'Frankenstein' comes to mind.
Humans are interfering with nature far too much these days.
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott Posted by: molls on 7:25pm Thu 27 Mar 08
people seem to object o this sort of research unless it benefits them of course.
people seem to object o this sort of research unless it benefits them of course.
Posted by: Locked and Loaded on 8:18pm Thu 27 Mar 08
"Scientists want to push towards the ends of the earth but the merging of animal and human is not something which should be done"
I think they are much to late, go too Erith, Thamesmead, Abbey Wood etc, they are already loose. They even have 'banjo' players on the bridges now.
"Scientists want to push towards the ends of the earth but the merging of animal and human is not something which should be done"
I think they are much to late, go too Erith, Thamesmead, Abbey Wood etc, they are already loose. They even have 'banjo' players on the bridges now.
Posted by: Let's Agree To Differ on 10:23pm Thu 27 Mar 08
What purpose would crossing animals and humans serve other than satisfying curiosity and proving it can be done. 'Saviour' siblings is another abhorent idea. What are they trying to achieve? Are they aiming for eternity? Why can't they accept that death is the inevitable end to life? Tragic, sad and devasting but normal and natural.
What purpose would crossing animals and humans serve other than satisfying curiosity and proving it can be done. 'Saviour' siblings is another abhorent idea. What are they trying to achieve? Are they aiming for eternity? Why can't they accept that death is the inevitable end to life? Tragic, sad and devasting but normal and natural.
Posted by: Joe Kelsall, Liverpool on 1:04am Fri 28 Mar 08
There'd be a great demand for leprechauns in Ireland. Cross George Bush with a marmoset and there you are.
There'd be a great demand for leprechauns in Ireland. Cross George Bush with a marmoset and there you are.
Posted by: Sorry, I should know better on 3:18pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I can't stand this women what she has done to Paul McCartney is so wrong - what a gold digger!!
I can't stand this women what she has done to Paul McCartney is so wrong - what a gold digger!!
Posted by: Sorry, I should know better on 9:53pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Oh its Health Bills.....I misread it as Heather Mills!!
I take it back!!
Oh its Health Bills.....I misread it as Heather Mills!!
I take it back!!
Posted by: Beckenham voter, Shortlands on 9:53pm Fri 28 Mar 08
So Jacqui Lait MP is sitting on the fence. These are matters of principle why hasn't she told us her views. On past form she will vote for this legislation.
So Jacqui Lait MP is sitting on the fence. These are matters of principle why hasn't she told us her views. On past form she will vote for this legislation.
Posted by: Jade, N/Fleet on 9:58pm Sat 29 Mar 08
On the one hand the supply of organ doners may improve with this research on the other hand how far and at what cost will they go? Can you imagine a horrific future where there may be a 'stock of semi human babies' waiting to be sacrificed in order to give up a healthy organ? Or have I been reading too many scary books?
On the one hand the supply of organ doners may improve with this research on the other hand how far and at what cost will they go? Can you imagine a horrific future where there may be a 'stock of semi human babies' waiting to be sacrificed in order to give up a healthy organ? Or have I been reading too many scary books?
Posted by: An ****, on the conveyor belt on 10:03pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Very controversial subject! I wonder if there will be much opposition by the men at the opportunity of securing a particular organ of the equine nature? SORRY!
Very controversial subject! I wonder if there will be much opposition by the men at the opportunity of securing a particular organ of the equine nature? SORRY!
Posted by: Prof C W Windfarm, Canhill Research Lab Portwynn on 5:23am Sat 5 Apr 08
I was involved in Embryonic research and am ashamed to say as part of our cloning of human and animal nuclei we created Buffalo Bill.
ARF ARF
I was involved in Embryonic research and am ashamed to say as part of our cloning of human and animal nuclei we created Buffalo Bill.
ARF ARF
Posted by: Prof C W Windfarm, The Moon on 5:25am Sat 5 Apr 08
and Rhino Neal.
FRRRRRPPPPP
and Rhino Neal.
FRRRRRPPPPP
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