Written question asked by Colin Pickthall (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: How many genetically-engineered crops are permitted to be grown in the United Kingdom.

Answer: Mr. Pickthall: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many genetically engineered crops are permitted to be grown in the United States. [7841] Mr. Clappison: The Secretary of State has granted 99 consents for specific trials of genetically modified engineered crops in Great Britain since the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 1992--as amended in 1995--came into force on 1 February 1993. The information relating to Northern Ireland is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Three genetically modified crops have been authorised to be grown throughout the European Union under the marketing provisions of Council directive 90/220/EEC.

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