Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 July 2001. It was answered by Baroness Amos (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 July 2001.

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Amos, Baroness

Question

In view of their policy towards genetically modified food and its production, what discussions they have had with the United Nations Development Programme on that bodys endorsement of such food production in developing countries and on the relevance of such a policy to sustainable development, health and biodiversity; and what was the outcome of any such discussions. [HL 297]. - Includes ref to a background briefing note on DFIDs approach to GMOs and developing countries available at: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/public/news/briefgmo.html.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

626 c202WA; HL 297

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Crops Biodiversity Developing countries Health hazards Genetically modified organisms Food International cooperation Safety Sustainable development UN Development Programme