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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Robert Syms (Conservative), on Tuesday, 16 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 14 members in total.


GENETICALLY-MODIFIED CROPS

That this House notes that the Catering Committee has banned genetically-modified foods from the House and that the Chairman, the honourable Member for Wolverhampton South East, has called for a proper inquiry but that the Right honourable Member for Copeland has rejected calls for a moratorium on commercial planting of genetically-modified crops; and calls on the Prime Minister to explain clearly the reason why he rejects a moratorium on commercial planting of genetically-modified crops.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

GENETICALLY-MODIFIED CROPS (333A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lord Bilston (primary, Labour) and tabled on Monday, 22 February 1999. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
leave out from 'Committee' to end and add 'does not have a policy 'banning' genetically-modified foods from the House; and further notes that the management of the Refreshment Department are responsible for the purchasing policy of produce for the House.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
333 
333A1 
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Crops Genetically modified organisms
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk