HC Deb 09 June 1998 vol 313 c535W
Mr. Steen

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what public opinion surveys he has evaluated into public attitudes towards genetically modified crops. [45122]

Mr. Rooker

The Department has evaluated a wide range of surveys on public attitudes to genetically modified crops. Many of these surveys show that the public wish to decide for themselves whether to purchase foods containing genetically modified material. I am delighted that the recent agreement in Brussels on genetically modified soya and maize labelling will enable consumers to do just this.