Reaction to embryo research vote

LONDON (Reuters) - MPs vote on Monday on reform of fertility research laws.

Here is a selection of views on the issue:

- PRIME MINISTER GORDON BROWN

"Embryonic stem cell research has always been controversial and I respect the views of all those with religious convictions which they see as precluding this type of research.

"But I also see the profound opportunity we have to save and transform millions of lives through this strand of medicine.

"Let me be clear: if we want to sustain stem cell research and bring new cures and treatments to millions of people, I believe admixed embryos are necessary."

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- ROWAN WILLIAMS, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY

"Conscientious objections about the Bill are not a matter of blind superstition.