Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Heath (Liberal Democrat), on Friday, 14 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 34 members in total.

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LISTING OF GM SEEDS

That this House opposes the decision of the Government to proceed with the addition of Chardon LL genetically-modified maize to the national seed list; notes that this is in contradiction to the express promise to maintain a moratorium on the commercial exploitation of GM crops until trials have been successfully completed; further condemns the charge of ??30 on individuals and organisations who wish to place a written objection to listing, and the further charge of ??60 on those who wish to appear at a hearing; regards this as a restriction on freedom of speech and an affront to basic democratic rights; notes that, following changes to regulations, even this opportunity will in future be removed to be replaced by ministerial discretion; and calls upon the Government to open the seed listing process to full and public scrutiny, and to withdraw the proposed listing of Chardon LL.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

650 

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Seeds Maize

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk