Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 October 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 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, what the (a) earliest and (b) latest possible date is for the publication of the Government response to the report on the public consultation on GM science, GM Nation.

Answer: Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the (a) earliest and (b) latest possible date is for the publication of the Government response to the report on the public consultation on GM science, GM Nation. [135146] Mr. Morley: The Government are committed to responding to the GM public debate. No decision has yet been taken on timing, but we anticipate publishing our response in early 2004.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 412 c372W;412 c380W; 135146
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Crops Genetically modified organisms Public participation Publishing
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk