§ Alan SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what position Her Majesty's Government took at the last Agriculture Council in Luxembourg on proposals for specific liability legislation for GMOs; and if she will make a statement. [86173]
§ Mr. MeacherThe Agriculture Council has not discussed specific proposals for GMO liability legislation. The Environment Council is at an early stage in its consideration of a draft environmental liability Directive that covers various activities including the release of GMOs.