Archbishop questions govt motives

The Archbishop of Birmingham has questioned the government's motives in endorsing embryonic and hybrid stem cell research.

In comments made on BBC Radio 4's The World at One programme, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols said: "A lot of countries don't allow embryonic stem cell research and I think that's partly why the government is so keen on it, because it will see an inflood of investment into these areas."

"I'm glad that MPs have got a freedom to vote as they decide in their conscience and I'm glad we've moved this away from a fixed vote by the government."