HC Deb 20 May 1999 vol 331 cc449-50W
24. Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what studies he has commissioned on cross-pollination in relation to genetically modified crops. [83871]

Mr. Rooker

My Department has commissioned several studies related to pollen transfer under its programme to assess the risks to the agricultural environment from the release of genetically modified organisms.

Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will place in the Library a copy of the legal advice received by his Department relating to the imposition of a general moratorium on genetically modified crops. [84729]

Mr. Rooker

[holding answer 19 May 1999]: It is a well-established practice not to disclose the legal advice received by Ministers. I do not intend to depart from it.