We want to ensure, and support the idea, that research in the area be conducted under the strictest of guidelines. In that context, I bring to the attention of the House the uncertain and unsatisfactory situation which will arise if the guidelines are not adopted. If the Council votes against the proposals, it is still open to the Commission to activate the research once the moratorium comes to an end. In other words, if the Council votes "No", there is a strong risk this research will go ahead anyway without any guidelines, or with more liberal guidelines, but certainly without guidelines we would be able to influence. There is a serious concern that a potentially unregulated scenario could open up if this were to happen. That is why we believe there is a clear and strong case for putting in place the stringent guidelines and safeguards which are at the core of the Commission's proposal.