§ Mr. JackTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he will take to safeguard GMO trials from interference by third parties. [51458]
§ Angela EagleI have been asked to reply.
The responsibility for safeguarding field trials of genetically modified organisms lies with the holder of the consent issued by the Secretary of State under the relevant legislation.
The police are investigating these incidents when requested to do so by the company concerned. Officials in my Department are co-operating fully with the police inquiries.