asked Her Majesty's Government:

What proportion of total stem cell research funds go into adult stem cell or cord blood stem cell research. [HL3341]

Statistics on what proportion of total stem cell research funds go to adult stem cell or cord blood stem cell research are not held centrally by my department.

Stem cell research shows great promise for understanding the basic development of different cell types. They also show considerable promise for new therapies. This is why the United Kingdom continues to support all forms of stem cell research based on the quality of the science.

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will support cord blood stem cell research both in the private sector and in universities. [HL3343]

The United Kingdom Government continue to support all forms of stem cell research based on the quality of the science.

In the March 2005 Budget, the Chancellor announced the establishment of the UK Stem Cell Initiative (UKSCI). This was a task force, led by Sir John Pattison and drawing on membership from the academic and commercial sectors, charged with developing a vision and costed strategy, covering the period 2006-15, in order to make the UK a global leader in stem cell research. The UKSCI report, consisting of 11 recommendations to the Government, was published in December 2005. In response, the Government accepted the recommendations in full. As a result, the Government have allocated an additional £50 million, bringing total investment up to £100 million, for stem cell research between 2006-08. This figure includes support for both public and private sector research.