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 he has authorised into the consumer safety aspects of genetically modified maize.

Answer: Mr. Paice: To ask the Minster of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what studies he has authorised into the consumer safety aspects of genetically modified maize. [5167] Mr. Rooker: While no specific studies have been commissioned on genetically modified (GM) maize, the Department is currently spending around £1 million a year on work to underpin the safety assessments undertaken by the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes on GM materials such as this.

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