Written question asked by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 12 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 1997. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what advice his Department has received from the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes with respect to the bla gene in Ciba-Geigy's genetically modified maize line CG00526-176. - Includes ref to Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes Annual Report (In Library).

Answer: Mr. Tyler: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what advice his Department has received from the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes with respect to the bla gene in Ciba-Geigy's genetically modified maize line CG00526-176. [16199] Mr. Rooker: The report of the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes on this genetically modified maize is contained in Appendix XII of its Annual Report for 1996, a copy of which is held in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16199; 301 c21W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Annual reports Genetically modified organisms Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes Maize