ɪɾ ˈɔːlsoʊ ˈeɪmd tʊ ˈɪnfluːəns ðə fˌɔːɹmjʊlˈeɪʃən ʌv jˌuːkˈeɪ pˈɑːlɪsi ɹᵻlˈeɪɾɪŋ tə bˌaɪoʊsˈaɪənsᵻz, ænd tə pɹəmˈoʊt pˈʌblɪk dᵻbˈeɪt ˌɔn ˈɛθɪkəl ˈɪʃuːz.
It also aimed to influence the formulation of UK policy relating to biosciences, and to promote public debate on ethical issues.