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 Monday, 9 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Biotechnology: Foreign Investment in UK
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that the UK remains a competitive destination for international investment in agricultural biotechnology compared to EU member states.
- Answer
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The Government is taking steps to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of the global agricultural biotechnology sector, which is expected to reach £232.23 billion by 2034.
Precision breeding is a key growth technology within engineering biology, and a critical subsector in the Industrial Strategy. The global plant and precision breeding market is currently worth approximately £6.7 billion and is expected to grow to over £10 billion by 2030. By enacting the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025 we have the potential to be at the forefront across Europe and to be a major global competitor in this rapidly growing industry.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 109823
- Session
- 2024-26
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Agriculture Biotechnology Foreign investment in UK Trade competitiveness
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- 2026-03-25 15:42:17 +0000
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