HC Deb 14 May 1998 vol 312 cc201-2W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will list the tests and trials conducted in respect of genetically modified seeds; and if he will place the results in the Library; [41518]

(2) if he will specify those tests and trials conducted in respect of genetically-modified seeds, which fall under (a) Regulation 11(1) of the Seeds (National List of Varieties) Regulations 1982, (b) Regulation 11(2) of those Regulations, (c) Regulation 11(3) of those Regulations, (d) Regulation 11A of those Regulations, (e) Regulation 12(2) of the Plant Breeders Rights Regulations 1978, (f) any other specified statutory provision and (g) no statutory provision. [41519]

Mr. Macdonald

I refer the hon. Member to the answer he received today from my hon. Friend, the Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what statutory provisions govern the conduct of tests and trials in respect of genetically modified seeds; and if he will make a statement. [41520]

Mr. Macdonald

I refer the hon. Member to the answer he received today from the Under-Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, my hon. Friend the Member for Wallasey (Angela Eagle).