Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 June 2000. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Thursday, 8 June 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to the Answer given on 17th May 2000 at 350 c173W, if the report on the study of seed sourcing and the possibility of GM seed in imported seed is now available. (In Library Dep No 00/927). - Includes ref to report of the preliminary findings of the study in Library.

Answer: Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to the answer given on 17 May 2000, Official Report, column 173W, if the report on the study of seed sourcing and the possibility of GM seed in imported seed is now available. [125581] Ms Quin: The report of the preliminary findings of the study has been placed in the Library of the House and will be made available on the Ministry website. The Government inspection programme being undertaken by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions will be focused on those imported seed species which are identified as most likely to be affected. Further studies are in hand.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 125581; 351 c356W;351 c359W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Disclosure of information Contamination Genetically modified organisms Labelling Seeds Advanta Seeds
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