Written question asked by James Paice (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 June 1997. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 June 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What studies her Department has carried out on the consumer safety aspect of the importation of genetically-engineered corn. - Inc ref to 296 c541, 25 June 1997.

Answer: Mr. Paice: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what studies her Department has carried out on the consumer safety aspect of the importation of genetically engineered corn. [5169] Mr. Rooker: I have been asked to reply. I take it that the hon. Member is referring to the genetically modified (GM) maize currently being imported into the European Union from the USA, in which case I refer him to the reply given to him about the safety of GM maize earlier today.

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