Dr Peter Saunders, CEO of Christian Medical Fellowship, has put forward “five big questions” for MPs before they vote on controversial three-parent fertility treatment plans today (3 FEB).
Dr Saunders describes the vote as “final crunch time”. He writes:
“The stance of scientists creates huge pressure for MPs who risk being labelled ‘ignorant’ or uncaring for objecting. But the question is not nearly as simple as it looks on first appearance. These new regulations are dangerous.
“No other country has officially legalised the techniques and no one can predict what the consequences for future children will be.
“The Department of Health is brazenly claiming widespread public support for the measure – despite its own consultation showing a majority (62%) actually oppose the plans.”