HC Deb 17 July 2000 vol 354 c28W
Mr. Breed

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office when the Genetic Modification Information Unit was consulted about the contamination of Hyola oilseed rape seeds; and if she will make a statement. [128055]

Marjorie Mowlam

The GM communications unit was told of the GM-contamination of oilseed rape on 18 April, the day after Advanta first told MAFF and DETR officials of the issue, and the day before I myself was informed.