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:A parliamentary and union delegation has expressed to the British government its concern over the possible demise of the Genetic Manipulation Advisory Group (GMAG). The delegation proposed that GMAG continue to ensure the safe development of recombinant DNA technology and extend its role to cover the ethics of human genetic engineering and the monitoring of industrial safety and environmental contamination. GMAG members, themselves divided over the group's future role, will meet to discuss various options later in the year.
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