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Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 January 2006. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 19 January 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


BT10 Contamination Incident

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the gross cost to public funds was of the recent BT10 contamination incident; and what proportion of costs incurred have been refunded by Syngenta.
Answer

The Food Standards Agency has not estimated the total cost to public funds associated with the recent BT10 contamination incident. No costs have been refunded by Syngenta.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42405; 441 c1522W
Session
2005-06
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Costs Contamination Genetically modified organisms Public finance Syngenta Maize
Link
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