HC Deb 26 October 1998 vol 318 c25W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office when he intends to establish the ministerial group on biotechnology and genetic modification; what will be the membership; what the terms of reference will be; whether the agendas and minutes will be published; and if he will make a statement. [56654]

Mr. Kilfoyle

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to my hon. Friend the Member for Midlothian (Mr. Clarke) on 21 October 1998,Official Report, columns 1123–35, which set out the composition and terms of reference of the Ministerial committees and groups established to date, including the Committee on biotechnology and genetic modification. In line with the practice of successive Governments the proceedings of Cabinet Committees are not normally made public.