Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Deben (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What reports he has received from the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes in respect of the environmental implications of genetically modified organisms.

Answer: Mr. Meacher: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what reports he has received from the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes in respect of the environmental implications of genetically modified organisms. [20761] Mr. Gummer: None. The Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes advises Health and Agriculture Ministers and the heads of Departments of Health and Social Services and Agriculture for Northern Ireland on any matters relating to the irradiation of food or to the manufacture of novel foods or foods produced by novel processes.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 20761; 292 c520W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Environment protection Health hazards Genetically modified organisms Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes