July

22-07-2004: Response to Arms Length Bodies Review

The Health Minister John Reid has announced the results of a review of arm's length bodies. It has been decided that the a new Regulatory Authority for Fertility and Tissue will be created to encompass the work of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and the proposed Human Tissue Authority.

21-07-2004: HFEA agrees to extend policy on tissue typing

The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority has decided to extend the rules allowing embryos to be tested in order for families to have a child who could be a tissue match for a seriously ill brother or sister.