§ Dr. GibsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to allow the introduction of genetically manipulated potatoes into the United Kingdom; and which modifications will be permitted. [40418]
§ Angela EagleNo applications have been made to place genetically modified potatoes on the market or grow them commercially. Twenty-two approvals have been granted for research trials to grow genetically modified potatoes. The genetic modifications made to the potatoes have included altered sugar and starch metabolism, nematode and virus resistance and selectable marker genes used in the genetic modification process.