I will be representing the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels. The Presidency will seek political agreements on measures to ensure the recovery of the European eel stock to previous historic levels and on a recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and...

I will be representing the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels. The Presidency will seek political agreements on measures to ensure the recovery of the European eel stock to previous historic levels and on a recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which (a) public and (b) private research establishments have received permission to carry out contained experiments involving Diabrotica virgifera in the UK since 1995; on what date permission was granted in each case; what conditions were attached to...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which (a) public and (b) private research establishments have received permission to carry out contained experiments involving Diabrotica virgifera in the UK since 1995; on what date permission was granted in each case; what conditions were attached to...

I will be representing the United Kingdom at this month’s Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels. The Welsh Environment, Planning and Countryside Minister, Carwyn Jones, will also attend. The Council is expected to adopt conclusions on the Commission communication on ““Employment in rural areas””. The Council will hold a policy...

I will be representing the United Kingdom at this month’s Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels. The Welsh Environment, Planning and Countryside Minister, Carwyn Jones, will also attend. The Council is expected to adopt conclusions on the Commission communication on ““Employment in rural areas””. The Council will hold a policy...

Consultation on action to be taken against Diabrotica virgifera (Western corn rootworm). Incl. map. 4 p.

Consultation on action to be taken against Diabrotica virgifera (Western corn rootworm). Incl. map. 4 p.

I and my right hon. Friend the Minister for Climate Change and Environment represented the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 20 February. Sarah Boyack, Scottish Deputy Minister for the Environment and Rural Development also attended. The Council agreed a set of conclusions on climate change, aimed at...

I and my right hon. Friend the Minister for Climate Change and Environment represented the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 20 February. Sarah Boyack, Scottish Deputy Minister for the Environment and Rural Development also attended. The Council agreed a set of conclusions on climate change, aimed at...

I and Ian Pearson, Minister for Climate Change and Environment will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 20 February. At this Council, which is an important stepping-stone on the road to the Spring European Council, the German Presidency will be seeking to adopt three sets of...

I and Ian Pearson, Minister for Climate Change and Environment will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 20 February. At this Council, which is an important stepping-stone on the road to the Spring European Council, the German Presidency will be seeking to adopt three sets of...

I represented the United Kingdom at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels on 29 January 2007. The Agriculture Commissioner presented proposals to reform the fruit and vegetable sector which she said would help it to meet the challenges it faces from third country competition and pressure from the retail...

I represented the United Kingdom at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels on 29 January 2007. The Agriculture Commissioner presented proposals to reform the fruit and vegetable sector which she said would help it to meet the challenges it faces from third country competition and pressure from the retail...

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will be representing the UK at this month’s Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels. This being the first Council of the German presidency, the first item on the agenda will be the presentation of the presidency...

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will be representing the UK at this month’s Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels. This being the first Council of the German presidency, the first item on the agenda will be the presentation of the presidency...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much genetically modified maize was imported to the United Kingdom in (a) 2004 and (b) 2005.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much genetically modified maize was imported to the United Kingdom in (a) 2004 and (b) 2005.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many lots of seeds for (a) maize and sweetcorn, (b) winter oilseed rape, (c) spring oilseed rape, (d) sugar beet, (e) fodder beet, (f) beetroot and (g) winter brassicas were imported into the UK in each of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many lots of seeds for (a) maize and sweetcorn, (b) winter oilseed rape, (c) spring oilseed rape, (d) sugar beet, (e) fodder beet, (f) beetroot and (g) winter brassicas were imported into the UK in each of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the gross cost to public funds was of the recent BT10 contamination incident; and what proportion of costs incurred have been refunded by Syngenta.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the gross cost to public funds was of the recent BT10 contamination incident; and what proportion of costs incurred have been refunded by Syngenta.

I chaired the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 20 December for the agriculture items on the agenda. The Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Exeter (Mr. Bradshaw) chaired the fisheries items and the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural...

I chaired the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 20 December for the agriculture items on the agenda. The Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Exeter (Mr. Bradshaw) chaired the fisheries items and the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural...

(2) if she will list all tests carried out for the presence of the illegal GM maize variety Bt10 at (a) British ports and (b) other entry points since March 2005; and which tests were (i) positive and (ii) negative.

(2) if she will list all tests carried out for the presence of the illegal GM maize variety Bt10 at (a) British ports and (b) other entry points since March 2005; and which tests were (i) positive and (ii) negative.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if she will list all tests carried out for the unauthorised presence of Bt10 in imported (a) maize, (b) maize products and (c) processed foodstuffs intended for (i) animal and (ii) human consumption; and which tests were (A) positive and (B)...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if she will list all tests carried out for the unauthorised presence of Bt10 in imported (a) maize, (b) maize products and (c) processed foodstuffs intended for (i) animal and (ii) human consumption; and which tests were (A) positive and (B)...

The European Union Agriculture and Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels from 20 to 22 December 2005. I will chair for the agriculture items and my hon. Friend, the Member for Exeter, (Mr. Bradshaw) will chair for fisheries issues. My hon. Friend, the Member for Dorset South, (Jim Knight) will...

The European Union Agriculture and Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels from 20 to 22 December 2005. I will chair for the agriculture items and my hon. Friend, the Member for Exeter, (Mr. Bradshaw) will chair for fisheries issues. My hon. Friend, the Member for Dorset South, (Jim Knight) will...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions her Department has had on the locations for growing GM maize in England.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions her Department has had on the locations for growing GM maize in England.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how the UK voted at the EU's Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in October on the application to accept genetically modified maize MON863.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how the UK voted at the EU's Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in October on the application to accept genetically modified maize MON863.

I attended and chaired the second Environment Council under the UK Presidency in Brussels on 2 December. I was accompanied by the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Elliot Morley, in the UK seat. Council adopted conclusions on the Climate Change Impact of Aviation, by consensus. The Conclusions support...

I attended and chaired the second Environment Council under the UK Presidency in Brussels on 2 December. I was accompanied by the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Elliot Morley, in the UK seat. Council adopted conclusions on the Climate Change Impact of Aviation, by consensus. The Conclusions support...

Letter dated 28/11/2005 from Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to Baroness Northover regarding reports of officials from the government of Zimbabwe siphoning off maize for sale outside the country.

Letter dated 28/11/2005 from Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to Baroness Northover regarding reports of officials from the government of Zimbabwe siphoning off maize for sale outside the country.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recommendations she made regarding GM Maize—GA21 prior to its submission to the EU regulatory authority.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recommendations she made regarding GM Maize—GA21 prior to its submission to the EU regulatory authority.

Marketing of foods derived from genetically modified maize. Deferred division on motion to take note of European Union document 12197/05, draft Council decision authorizing the placing on the market of food and food ingredients from genetically modified maize line MON863 as novel foods or novel food ingredients. Agreed to by 216 votes to 73.

Marketing of foods derived from genetically modified maize. Deferred division on motion to take note of European Union document 12197/05, draft Council decision authorizing the placing on the market of food and food ingredients from genetically modified maize line MON863 as novel foods or novel food ingredients. Agreed to by...

Motion to take note of European Union Document No. 12197/05, draft Council decision authorizing the placing on the market of food and food ingredients from genetically modified maize line MON863 as novel foods or novel food ingredients under Regulation EC No. 258/97. Objection taken. Division deferred until 16 November.

Motion to take note of European Union Document No. 12197/05, draft Council decision authorizing the placing on the market of food and food ingredients from genetically modified maize line MON863 as novel foods or novel food ingredients under Regulation EC No. 258/97. Objection taken. Division deferred until 16 November.

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Caroline Flint) made the following Written Ministerial Statement on 28 October. The Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the European Union met on 24–25 October and voted on a proposal to authorise food ingredients derived from the genetically modified maize line MON863. As...

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Caroline Flint) made the following Written Ministerial Statement on 28 October. The Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the European Union met on 24–25 October and voted on a proposal to authorise food ingredients derived from the genetically modified maize line MON863. As...

I chaired the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 24 and 25 October for the agriculture items on the agenda. My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ben Bradshaw, represented the United Kingdom and also chaired the Council for the fisheries items. My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Jim Knight, represented the...

I chaired the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 24 and 25 October for the agriculture items on the agenda. My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ben Bradshaw, represented the United Kingdom and also chaired the Council for the fisheries items. My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Jim Knight, represented the...

The Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the European Union met on 24–25 October and voted on a proposal to authorise food ingredients derived from the genetically modified maize line MON863. As the vote did not result in the necessary majority either for or against the proposal, the Regulatory Committee procedure...

The Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the European Union met on 24–25 October and voted on a proposal to authorise food ingredients derived from the genetically modified maize line MON863. As the vote did not result in the necessary majority either for or against the proposal, the Regulatory Committee procedure...

Motion to take note of European Union documents no 8635/05 and 10785/05 on the marketing of maize genetically modified for resistance to corn rootworm and certain pests and herbicides. Agreed on question (formal).

Motion to take note of European Union documents no 8635/05 and 10785/05 on the marketing of maize genetically modified for resistance to corn rootworm and certain pests and herbicides. Agreed on question (formal).

EU documents 8635/05, draft Council Decision concerning the placing on the market, in accordance with Directive 2001/18/EC of a maize product genetically modified for resistance to corn rootworm and 10785/05, draft Council Decision concerning placing on the market, in accordance with Directive 2001/18/EC of a maize produce genetically modified for resistance to certain lepidopteran pests. Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

EU documents 8635/05, draft Council Decision concerning the placing on the market, in accordance with Directive 2001/18/EC of a maize product genetically modified for resistance to corn rootworm and 10785/05, draft Council Decision concerning placing on the market, in accordance with Directive 2001/18/EC of a maize produce genetically modified for...

Announcement of result of a division deferred from 18 October 2005

Announcement of result of a division deferred from 18 October 2005

Marketing of foods derived from genetically modified maize. Deferred division on motion to take note of unnumbered explanatory memorandum dated 15 July 2005, submitted by the Food Standards Agency, relating to the draft Council decision authorising the placing on the market of foods and food ingredients derived from geneticaly modified Roundup Ready maize line GA21. Agreed to by 215 votes to 75.

Marketing of foods derived from genetically modified maize. Deferred division on motion to take note of unnumbered explanatory memorandum dated 15 July 2005, submitted by the Food Standards Agency, relating to the draft Council decision authorising the placing on the market of foods and food ingredients derived from geneticaly modified...

Motion to take note of the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 15th July 2005, submitted by the Food Standards Agency, relating to the Draft Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of foods and food ingredients derived from genetically modified Roundup Ready maize line GA21; and supports the Government’s view that products derived from this maize meet the necessary requirements for authorisation under Regulation No. 258/97. Division deferred till Wednesday 19 October

Motion to take note of the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 15th July 2005, submitted by the Food Standards Agency, relating to the Draft Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of foods and food ingredients derived from genetically modified Roundup Ready maize line GA21; and supports the Government’s view...

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. This provision was debated yesterday in Committee. If nobody in that Committee objected to it then, why are some Members now objecting to it on the Floor of the House? [Interruption.]

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. This provision was debated yesterday in Committee. If nobody in that Committee objected to it then, why are some Members now objecting to it on the Floor of the House? [Interruption.]

Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 15 July 2005, submitted by the Food Standards Agency, relating to the Draft Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of foods and food ingredients derived from genetically modified Roundup Ready maize line GA21. Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 15 July 2005, submitted by the Food Standards Agency, relating to the Draft Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of foods and food ingredients derived from genetically modified Roundup Ready maize line GA21. Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action the UK Government have taken (a) to detect animal feed shipments contaminated with the unapproved BX10 variety of GM maize, (b) to prevent such illegal shipments from reaching the UK and (c) to train and equip UK port authorities to detect...

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action the UK Government have taken (a) to detect animal feed shipments contaminated with the unapproved BX10 variety of GM maize, (b) to prevent such illegal shipments from reaching the UK and (c) to train and equip UK port authorities to detect...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to the answer of 26 May 2005, Official Report, column 633W, on Monsanto's maize, what the effects were on rats fed on Monsanto's GM corn MON 863 in respect of (a) kidney size, (b) blood cell levels and (c) lymphocytes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to the answer of 26 May 2005, Official Report, column 633W, on Monsanto's maize, what the effects were on rats fed on Monsanto's GM corn MON 863 in respect of (a) kidney size, (b) blood cell levels and (c) lymphocytes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what quantities of Bt 10 maize have been imported into the UK; over what period; and what quantities she estimates have been consumed by (a) animals and (b) humans.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what quantities of Bt 10 maize have been imported into the UK; over what period; and what quantities she estimates have been consumed by (a) animals and (b) humans.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what research she has evaluated on the effects of the consumption of genetically modified maize MON863 on the health of (a) rats and (b) humans.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what research she has evaluated on the effects of the consumption of genetically modified maize MON863 on the health of (a) rats and (b) humans.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations she received on the effects of GM maize MON 863 on human health prior to (a) 29 November 2004 and (b) 19 May 2005.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations she received on the effects of GM maize MON 863 on human health prior to (a) 29 November 2004 and (b) 19 May 2005.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on the implications for human health of the findings of the EU study into the safety of Monsanto's MON863 maize, with particular reference to the effects on rats fed this maize.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on the implications for human health of the findings of the EU study into the safety of Monsanto's MON863 maize, with particular reference to the effects on rats fed this maize.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures she is taking to assess whether the genetically modified corn MON 863 is safe for human consumption; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures she is taking to assess whether the genetically modified corn MON 863 is safe for human consumption; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether the Government had had sight of the EU study into the effects of rats being fed Monsanto's MON 863 maize when it voted in favour of the application to import MON 863 at meetings of the Regulatory...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether the Government had had sight of the EU study into the effects of rats being fed Monsanto's MON 863 maize when it voted in favour of the application to import MON 863 at meetings of the Regulatory...

SI 2005/1265 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 30 April 2005.

SI 2005/1265 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 30 April 2005.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what action her Department is taking in connection with the failure of the US Administration to notify the UK before March of the import into the UK since 2001 of GM maize containing an antibiotic resistant marker of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what action her Department is taking in connection with the failure of the US Administration to notify the UK before March of the import into the UK since 2001 of GM maize containing an antibiotic resistant marker of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the recent approval given by the European Commission for the marketing of two GM maize varieties.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the recent approval given by the European Commission for the marketing of two GM maize varieties.

Consultation of 24 June 2004 on the Draft Contaminants in Food (England) Regulations 2004: summary of comments (England). FSA. 2004.

Consultation of 24 June 2004 on the Draft Contaminants in Food (England) Regulations 2004: summary of comments (England). FSA. 2004.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of Monsanto GM maize 810 in terms of its impact on (a) human health, (b) the environment and (c) agronomics; and what plans she has to place it on the UK seed list.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of Monsanto GM maize 810 in terms of its impact on (a) human health, (b) the environment and (c) agronomics; and what plans she has to place it on the UK seed list.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what representations she has made to the European Commission about the GM maize Monsanto 810.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what representations she has made to the European Commission about the GM maize Monsanto 810.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discretion the Government has not to implement a GM seed directive that has been added to the European common catalogue.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discretion the Government has not to implement a GM seed directive that has been added to the European common catalogue.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether it is her policy to ensure co-existence measures between GM and non-GM crops are in place before supporting the addition to Europe's common catalogue of seeds varieties of GM maize. - (Holding answer 13 September 2004).

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether it is her policy to ensure co-existence measures between GM and non-GM crops are in place before supporting the addition to Europe's common catalogue of seeds varieties of GM maize. - (Holding answer 13 September 2004).

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on recent decisions of the European Commission relating to plans for commercial growing of 17 different varieties of GM maize, as submitted by Monsanto.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on recent decisions of the European Commission relating to plans for commercial growing of 17 different varieties of GM maize, as submitted by Monsanto.

Statement on the matters (a) discussed and (b) decided at the European Environment Ministers Council on 28th and 29th June; what votes were taken; how the UK voted in each case; and if she will place in the Library copies of papers (i) tabled by the UK and (ii) which...

Statement on the matters (a) discussed and (b) decided at the European Environment Ministers Council on 28th and 29th June; what votes were taken; how the UK voted in each case; and if she will place in the Library copies of papers (i) tabled by the UK and (ii) which...

Statement on what the outcome was of the Environment Council on 28th to 29th June; what the Government's stance was on the issues discussed, including its voting record; and if she will make a statement. - Inc fact that further policy debate on managing waste copy in the Library. (Dep...

Statement on what the outcome was of the Environment Council on 28th to 29th June; what the Government's stance was on the issues discussed, including its voting record; and if she will make a statement. - Inc fact that further policy debate on managing waste copy in the Library. (Dep...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 11th December 2003, 415 c596-7W, on GM crops, what (a) notice and (b) formal communication the Food Standards Agency gave to his Department of its intention to support the approval of the application of the use of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 11th December 2003, 415 c596-7W, on GM crops, what (a) notice and (b) formal communication the Food Standards Agency gave to his Department of its intention to support the approval of the application of the use of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer from the Minister for Public Health of 11th December 2003, Official Report, columns 596-7W, on GM crops, what (a) notice and (b) formal communication the Food Standards Agency gave to her Department of its...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer from the Minister for Public Health of 11th December 2003, Official Report, columns 596-7W, on GM crops, what (a) notice and (b) formal communication the Food Standards Agency gave to her Department of its...

Motion to take note of European Union document 8235/04 draft Council decision concerning the placing on the market, in accordance with directive 2001/18/EC, of a maize product (ZEA mays L line NK603) genetically modified for glyphosate tolerance, and supports the government's view that Monsanto's NK603 maize, to be used as any other maize but excluding cultivation, meets the necessary requirements for authorisation under directive 2001/18/EC. Agreed on division (282 to 66)

Motion to take note of European Union document 8235/04 draft Council decision concerning the placing on the market, in accordance with directive 2001/18/EC, of a maize product (ZEA mays L line NK603) genetically modified for glyphosate tolerance, and supports the government's view that Monsanto's NK603 maize, to be used as...

EU document 8235/04, draft Council Decision concerning the placing on the market, in accordance with Directive 2001/18/EC, of a maize product (Zea mays L Line NK603) genetically modified for glyphosate tolerance. Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

EU document 8235/04, draft Council Decision concerning the placing on the market, in accordance with Directive 2001/18/EC, of a maize product (Zea mays L Line NK603) genetically modified for glyphosate tolerance. Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what statistically valid and peer-reviewed studies her Department has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the safety of feeding Chardon LL fodder maize to ruminants.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what statistically valid and peer-reviewed studies her Department has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the safety of feeding Chardon LL fodder maize to ruminants.