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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, when she expects the European Commission to respond to the action taken by the National Assembly of Wales under the safeguard clause of the EU Deliberate Release Directive in respect of GM maize being grown in the United Kingdom. - It is not known when the Commission will respond.
Answer

Mr. Barker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she expects the European Commission to respond to the action taken by the National Assembly of Wales under the safeguard clause of the EU Deliberate Release Directive in respect of GM maize being grown in the United Kingdom. [46639] Mr. Meacher: It is not known when the Commission will respond.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
46639; 383 c652W;383 c650W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Crops EU countries EU law Genetically modified organisms Regulation Maize
Link
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