HC Deb 06 April 1998 vol 310 c85W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the powers and responsibilities of the Food Standards Agency in respect of(a) pesticide clearance and review of clearance, (b) pesticide usage, (c) clearance and usage of genetically modified crops and (d) clearance of genetically modified foods. [37875]

Mr. Rooker

Our proposals on the role and responsibilities of the Food Standards Agency in these areas are set out in the White Paper "The Food Standards Agency: A Force for Change" (Cm3830) which was published for consultation on 14 January.