HC Deb 26 February 1999 vol 326 cc474-5W
Mr. Redwood

To ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions, when he has met the Minister for Science, genetically modified foods or crops have been discussed. [73025]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 25 February 1999]I have regular meetings with Ministerial colleagues and others on a wide range of subjects. As with previous administrations it is not my practice to provide details of confidential discussions.

Mr. Redwood

To ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions, he or his officials have held discussions with(a) Monsanto, (b) Novartis and (c) Agrevo. [73036]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 25 February 1999]I refer the right hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (Mr. Yeo) on 23 February 1999,Official Report, columns 232–33.