§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer to hon. Member for Wellingborough (Mr. Stinchcombe) of 18 March 1999,Official Report, column 819, concerning representations from the US Government, what was the nature of the representations received on each of the three occasions; what was the response of his Department in each case; and if he will make a statement. [80109]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 13 April 1999]A wide range of agri/food issues of mutual interest to the UK and US Governments were discussed during the meetings in question and the UK' s commitment to a science based approach to biotechnology which both protects public health and the environment, was made clear.