Decision on setting up a temporary committee on human genetics and other new technologies in modern medicine

In approving the Conference of Presidents' proposed decision, the European Parliament has voted in favour of setting up a temporary committee to look at new developments in the field of human genetics and related new technologies in modern medecine. The Committee shall consist of 36 members and will last for 12 months. It will examine ethical, legal, economic adn social issues related to these new developments in the medicinal field. It will also look at the public interest issue with a view to making recommendations in this regard.�