§ Mrs. Fiona JonesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the risks from the importation of the Inverdale Gene to the UK, with particular reference to its possible role in causing infertility [118199]
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§ Ms QuinNo formal assessment has been made. The hazard of infertility associated with the Inverdale gene is well understood. It is for the sheep breeding industry to assess whether the benefits of introducing the gene into UK breeding flocks through the importation of semen or animals outweigh the risks of infertility.