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Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 January 2007. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Friday, 26 January 2007 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Potatoes

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what safety information he has received from BASF plc in respect of their application for GM blight-resistant potatoes in the UK; and if he will place a copy in the Library.
Answer

The BASF application provided a range of safety assessment information, in line with the legislative requirements. A copy of the application will be placed in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110784; 455 c2122W
Session
2006-07
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP 07/244
Friday, 26 January 2007
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Genetically modified organisms Potatoes Research
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk