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Written question asked by Alan Mak (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 June 2025. It was answered by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Friday, 6 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Biotechnology: UK Relations with EU

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the UK-EU Strategic Partnership, announced on 19 May 2025, on the UK's regulatory framework for gene editing in agriculture and medicine.

Answer

We have now agreed the parameters which will establish a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and red tape for British producers and retailers.

We will update on progress with discussions with the EU in due course, but the UK has been clear about the importance of supporting the use of new and innovative technologies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54300
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Agriculture Biotechnology Medicine Regulation UK relations with EU
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk