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ST ALBANS MP Anne Main has pledged to vote against the Government's plans to allow creation of human/animal embryos.

Because of the shortage of human egg cells for medical research, ministers are trying to push through a law allowing a cloned embryo to be made from an animal egg cell and a human nucleus.

The embryo, an exact clone of a patient to prevent rejection, could be used to grow more cells which would be implanted into his or her body.

While the technique could offer cures for diseases such as Parkinson's, critics, particularly Christians, are horrified at the implications.

Mrs Main said: "I am pleased that this bill will be subject to a free vote among Conservative MPs, due to the highly sensitive nature of the topics being discussed - these are matters of conscience and the Government is wrong to try to constrain voting to push the legislation through.

"I will be voting against a number of the measures in the bill.

"I oppose the creation of animal/human hybrids.

" I have reservations about the increased use of embryos in stem cell research where there are alternatives available, and I will scrutinise any amendments on this matter very closely.

"I have had many letters on this matter already and believe it may be one of the most important pieces of legislation to come before parliament this session.

"I know there are some very sad cases out there but I believe that we really need to tread carefully when considering these issues- just because we can do something it doesn't make it right."

The Government has said it will allow Labour MPs to vote with their consciences on the bill's second reading, but only if it can be sure of winning.

5:39pm Tuesday 25th March 2008

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