§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office by what means he proposes to quantify(a) the benefits and (b) the risks that might flow from the genetic modification of (i) crops and (ii) food. [74863]
§ Dr. Jack Cunningham[holding answer5 March 1999]: The Government receive advice on these issues from their independent expert committees, including the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment and the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes.