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Embryos use bill clears its first hurdle

Controversial legislation to regulate the use of embryos in scientific research looked likely to pass its first hurdle in the House of Commons last night, amid protests that Labour MPs would be forced into a whipped vote to ensure its progress.

Controversial legislation to regulate the use of embryos in scientific research passed its first hurdle in the House of Commons last night, amid protests that Labour MPs would be forced into a whipped vote to ensure its progress.