§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Prime Minister if he will publish the representations he has received during the last six months on genetically modified crops. [72206]
§ The Prime MinisterIn the last six months my office has received over 100,000 items of correspondence from members of the public. Of these approximately 1,000 have related to biotechnology issues and of these approximately 50 have related specifically to genetically modified crops.
§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Prime Minister if he has been present at meetings between members of the Government and representatives of the companies promoting genetically modified crops. [72235]
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§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 22 February 1999]I and my Ministers are in regular contact with representatives of all those with an interest in biotechnology—including environmental groups, consumer groups and biotechnology companies.