Oral answer to question provided on Thursday, 2 July 1998 in the House of Commons, by Lord Rooker (Labour).

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Thursday, 2 July 1998 by David Drew (Labour).

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, If the Government will organise an independent investigation into genetically-modified organisms, with particular regard to (a) labelling and (b) segregation. - Inc statement that Government will hold public consultation on biotechnology in the near future in order to inform future policy, and from September, compulsory labelling of genetically modified soya and maize will begin and MAFF list of suppliers of non-genetically modified soya and maize.

Secondary information

Type: Oral answer to question
Reference: 315 c508-9
Session: 1997-98
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Crops Components Biotechnology Genetically modified organisms Food Labelling Soya beans Maize