Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 15 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 April 1999. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 April 1999 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, which of his responsibilities in respect of genetically-modified organisms will be devolved to (a) the Scottish Parliament and (b) the National Assembly for Wales - (Holding answer 20 April 1999).

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which of his responsibilities in respect of genetically modified organisms will be devolved to (a) the Scottish Parliament and (b) the National Assembly for Wales. [81460] Mr. Rooker: [holding answer 20 April 1999]: Food and environmental safety will be devolved policy areas. However, all activities involving genetically modified organisms are governed by European legislation, and, in order to promote a coherent UK framework for handling these matters, administrative concordats are being developed between the relevant Whitehall Departments and the devolved executives.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 81460; 329 c594W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Devolved matters Departmental responsibilities Genetically modified organisms National Assembly for Wales Scottish Parliament