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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, February 1990-June 1990

 File — Box: Blunkett Box 31
Reference code: 467/1/6/3

Scope and Contents

Blunkett's correspondence and papers concerning the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill 1990. Includes correspondence from medical experts, members of the public and campaigning organisations who were for and against amendments to the Bill concerning abortion rights, embryo research and fertility treatment. Includes: correspondence concerning opposition to proposed amendment to the Bill to reduce upper time limit for abortions; petition from Blunkett's constituents against allowing human embryo research; correspondence with the Sheffield National Abortion Campaign; and transcript of Blunkett speech to parliament on 20 June 1990 during a debate on the Bill.

Dates

  • Creation: February 1990-June 1990

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available in the reading room by appointment

Extent

1 Folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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