§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister (1) on how many occasions he or officials of his Department have (i) spoken with and (ii) received representations regarding genetic modification from Cathy McGlynn of Bell Pottinger; [72061]
(2) what was the (a) purpose and (b) outcome of the meeting between officials in the No. 10 Policy Unit and representatives of Monsanto; and if he will make a statement; [72243]
(3) on how many occasions (a) he and (b) officials in his Department have (i) spoken with and (ii) received representations regarding genetic modification from Mr. Stan Greenberg of Greenberg Research; [72246]
(4) on how many occasions he or officials in his Department have (i) spoken with and (ii) received representations regarding genetic modification from Dave Hill of Bell Pottinger. [72063]
§ The Prime MinisterI and my officials are in regular contact with representatives of all those with an interest in biotechnology—including environmental groups, consumer groups and biotechnology companies. It is not the normal practice of Governments to give details of specific meetings with private individuals or companies.