Written question asked by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 20 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 January 1999. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 January 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, when he plans to respond to the second report of the House of Lords European Communities Committee on EC Regulations of Genetic Modification in Agriculture [HL11]; and if he will make a statement on measures to improve information on GM food for consumers. - (Holding answer 26 January 1999).

Answer: Mr. Tyler: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he plans to respond to the second report of the House of Lords European Communities Committee on EC Regulations of Genetic Modification in Agriculture [HL11]; and if he will make a statement on measures to improve information on GM food for consumers. [67397] Mr. Rooker: [holding answer 26 January 1999]: The Government will respond to the second report of the House of Lords European Communities Committee on EC Regulations of Genetic Modification in Agriculture within the two months prescribed limit. The Government remain committed to providing clear information so that consumers can make an informed choice about genetically modified (GM) foods. EC legislation agreed last year requiring all food containing ingredients derived from GM soya or maize to be clearly labelled sets an important precedent for the labelling of all GM foods.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 67397; 324 c298-9W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Agriculture Consumer information EU law Genetically modified organisms Food Labelling EU action European Legislation Committee Soya beans Maize