Written question asked by John Cooper (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 April 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 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, whether she plans to secure assurances from the European Union on a permanent carve-out for products authorised under the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 in any new Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.
- Answer
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The Government 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 is subject to ongoing negotiations, and it would not be appropriate to comment further.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 128916
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Crops Genetically modified organisms UK trade with EU
- Legislation
- Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023
- Link
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- 2026-04-28 13:58:29 +0100
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