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Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour) on Thursday, 19 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 November 2009. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 30 November 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Genetically Modified Organisms: Food

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health which published scientific papers his Department has taken into account in the formulation of its policy on human consumption of genetically modified foods.
Answer

An extensive review of the science relating to genetically modified crops and food was undertaken in 2003 by the GM Science Review Panel. The panel's reports were published in June 2003 and January 2004 and these include extensive bibliographies listing the published papers and reports that were taken into account. These reports can be found at the GM Science Review website at:"www.gmsciencedebate.org.uk/"


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c535W; 301230
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Genetically modified organisms Food
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk