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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Kennet (Labour). It was answered by Earl of Arran (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 June 1994.


Arran, Earl

Question
Who in law is responsible and therefore liable for damages if genetically modified virus containing a scorpion gene escapes from field at Wytham near Oxford into general environment and affects organisms other than those intended. -

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
556 c865 
Session
1993-94
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Liability Genetically modified organisms Pesticides Viral diseases