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What restrictions there are on the importation of genetically-engineered crops into the United Kingdom.
What restrictions there are on the importation of genetically-engineered crops into the United Kingdom.
Asked by
Colin Pickthall
(Labour)
Answered by
James Clappison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
10 December 1996
Answered on
10 December 1996
Mr. Pickthall: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what restrictions there are on the importation of genetically
engineered crops into the United Kingdom. [7842]
Mr. Clappison: The importation and marketing of genetically modified engineered crops in Great Britain are controlled by part VI of
the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and regulations made under it, in particular for import the Genetically Modified Organisms
(Risk Assessment) (Records and Exemption) Regulations 1996, as amended in 1995. The information relating to Northern Ireland is a
matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
Subjects
Crops; Genetics; Genetically modified organisms; Plants
Date
10 December 1996
Reference
7842; 287 c95W
House
House of Commons
How many genetically-engineered crops are permitted to be grown in the United Kingdom.
How many genetically-engineered crops are permitted to be grown in the United Kingdom.
Asked by
Colin Pickthall
(Labour)
Answered by
James Clappison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
10 December 1996
Answered on
10 December 1996
Mr. Pickthall: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many genetically engineered crops are permitted to be grown in
the United States. [7841]
Mr. Clappison: The Secretary of State has granted 99 consents for specific trials of genetically modified engineered crops in Great
Britain since the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 1992--as amended in 1995--came into force on 1
February 1993. The information relating to Northern Ireland is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern
Ireland. Three genetically modified crops have been authorised to be grown throughout the European Union under the marketing
provisions of Council directive 90/220/EEC.
Subjects
Crops; Genetics; Genetically modified organisms; Plants; USA
Date
10 December 1996
Reference
7841; 287 c95W
House
House of Commons