Organic Farming (Hansard, 27 January 1999)

HC Deb 27 January 1999 vol 324 c310W 310W

§ Mr. Stinchcombe
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he will take to protect organic farming from possible effects of biotechnology. [66681]

§ Mr. Rooker
Our approach is to ensure that all justified concerns about genetically modified (GM) crops are properly addressed. This applies particularly to the concerns raised by the organic farming sector. We have made clear to the industry group SCIMAC, which is drawing up guidelines on the use of GM crops that they need to ensure that these contain adequate safeguards to protect organic farming.