Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 12 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 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, pursuant to the Answer of 4th November, 412 c451W, what research has been conducted on unintended biochemical consequences of genetic modification in the GM crops that were tested in the farm scale evaluations.

Answer: Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs pursuant to the answer of 4 November 2003, Official Report, column 561W, what research has been conducted on unintended biochemical consequences of genetic modification in the GM crops that were tested in the farm scale evaluations. [139218] Mr. Morley: Potential unintended biochemical consequences of specific genetic modifications are considered as part of the case-by-case risk assessment of all GM crops. This consideration is based on research studies of the composition of particular crops grown under a range of conditions. Data examining composition of the crops in the Farm Scale Evaluations will form an important part of the assessment of any applications to market the crops concerned.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 413 c896W;413 c895W; 139218
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Crops Environment Genetically modified organisms Pollution Research
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk