HC Deb 16 December 1998 vol 322 c587W
11. Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of terminator gene technology on developing countries. [62753]

Mr. Foulkes

My Department is currently undertaking a wide-ranging review of the implications of all aspects of genetically modified organisms for poor farmers in developing countries.

Our Government are strong supporters of a Bio Safety protocol which would establish standards to regulate the development and release of genetically modified organisations world wide.