HC Deb 01 November 2000 vol 355 c522W
9. Mr. McGrady

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on the current Government policy on genetically modified foods. [133645]

Marjorie Mowlam

Our policy is to ensure that the regulation of GM technology protects human health, the environment and consumer choice. We established the Food Standards Agency to provide independent assessment of the safety of all foods, including GM. We support safe assessment of the potential benefits of the technology.

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