Milburn's five-year plan for genetics
Speaking at the International Centre for Life in Newcastle on Thursday, Health Secretary Alan Milburn MP announced government initiatives on issues raised by emerging genetic technologies. This was the first major speech on genetics by a Health Secretary. He confirmed that the Government will put in place a moratorium on...
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The genetics slow burn
by Juliet Tizzard
This week, our Health Minister Alan Milburn, announced a five-year plan for genetics services in the UK. And it's not just a case of good intentions. The treasury has backed the government's public support for genetics by providing a cool £40 million for more consultants, more scientists, more counsellors and...