Written question asked by John Lamont (Conservative) on Friday, 30 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Friday, 6 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Genetically Modified Organisms: Crops
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that future SPS alignment with the EU does not reintroduce regulatory barriers for precision-bred crops already permitted under the Precision Breeding Act 2025.
- Answer
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Defra remains committed to implementing the Precision Breeding Act and enabling the safe development of innovative genetic technologies.
Under the UK-EU Common Understanding, it is recognised that there will be areas where the UK will retain its own rules. The detail of those areas is now part of ongoing negotiations. Throughout this process, Defra has been clear on the importance of maintaining the UK’s ability to regulate precision breeding in a way that supports innovation, gives farmers access to new tools, and upholds high standards of safety.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 109822
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Crops Genetically modified organisms UK relations with EU
- Legislation
- Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- 2026-02-09 10:29:00 +0000
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