Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 April 1998. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 April 1998.

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Hayman, Baroness

Question

Whether, in the event of ill effects being discovered to flow from genetically modified crops, they, or the firms marketing the plants, will be liable in law for damages, and, if the former, they are themselves taking out insurance against this eventuality, or, if the latter, requiring the firms to do so. [HL 1258].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1258; 588 c44WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Damages Crops Civil liability Liability Health hazards Genetically modified organisms Insurance Marketing Products