Social policy is a productive factor.

A key problem is the time factor.

I would turn now to a third factor.

Russia is just one important factor.

I believe that this is a factor of importance.

I believe the dangers of green gene technology are much overstated.

Biotechnology and gene technology must cease to be the poor relation.

Gene transfer between organisms is, as we know, a common phenomenon in nature.

I also believe that we must set ethically - based limits for gene technology and biotechnology.

I am also pleased, however, that we have succeeded in clamping down on germ - line gene therapy.