Genetically Modified Organisms

HC Deb 02 July 1998 vol 315 c277W

12. Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has of the percentage of crops grown in England in 2008 which will be genetically manipulated. [47168]

Dr. John Cunningham

It is too early to predict the extent to which such crops will be grown in England by the year 2008.

28. Dr. Gibson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to undertake a consultation exercise on the introduction of genetically modified organisms. [47184]

Mr. Rooker

The Government are planning a public consultation over the next few months to explore the views of the public about genetic modification in more detail. The results from this will be carefully analysed and used to inform future policy in this area.