§ Lord Vinsonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the new Food Standards Agency will take steps to examine and assess the scientific rationale used by the Soil Association when awarding organic status to various food products. [HL2361]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathLead responsibility for policy and legislation on standards of organic food production lies with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The Food Standards Agency has no plans to take the steps described in the near future.