HC Deb 23 March 1999 vol 328 c213W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many unminuted pre-arranged meetings occurred between(a) himself, (b) Ministers in his Department and (c) his officials and representatives of the biotechnical industry sector since 1 May 1998. [74837]

Mr. Rooker

[holding answer 5 March 1999]: I and my officials are in regular contact with representatives of all those with an interest in biotechnology—including environmental groups, consumer groups and biotechnology companies.