Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 3 December 2007.
Agriculture: GM Crops
- Question
- asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will always apply the precautionary principle when considering issues concerning genetically modified crops, their cultivation and importation; and, in particular, whether they are applying this principle to genetically modified maize and its possible effects on butterflies and other beneficial insects.
- Answer
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There are strict EU safety controls on the proposed release of genetically modified (GM) organisms, and the Government take a precautionary approach when addressing this issue. Risk assessments of GM crops look at the potential impact on insects, in particular where the crop is designed to be resistant to a specific pest species.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 461; 696 c149WA
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Crops Genetically modified organisms Insects Maize
- Link
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