By DPA,
London : The British parliament Monday passed controversial legislation that would allow the creation of hybrid human-animal embryos for medical research.
In the House of Commons vote, the government proposals were passed with 336 to 176 votes, a majority of 160.
The ruling Labour Party of Prime Minister Gordon Brown received the backing of the opposition Conservatives and Liberals in a free vote.
A number of Labour members of parliament (MPs) were known to have voted against the proposals on the grounds of conscience.