Written question asked by Lord Barker of Battle (Conservative) on Friday, 22 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 12 April 2002. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Friday, 12 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which EU member states have been notified of the action taken by the National Assembly for Wales under the safeguard clause of the EU Deliberate Release Directive in respect of GM maize being grown in the UK; and when they were informed.

Answer: Mr. Barker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which EU member states have been notified of the action taken by the National Assembly for Wales under the safeguard clause of the EU Deliberate Release Directive in respect of GM maize being grown in the UK; and when they were informed. [46640] Mr. Meacher: The European Commission was informed of the action taken by the Assembly on 13 July 2001, as required under Directive 90/220/EEC. At the same time, copies of the notification were sent to the Permanent Representations of all other Member States.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 46640; 383 c652W;383 c650W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Crops EU countries EU law Genetically modified organisms Regulation Maize
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk