HC Deb 20 October 2003 vol 411 c370W
Norman Baker

To ask the Prime Minister what criteria govern decisions by Lord Sainsbury to withdraw from discussions at the Cabinet Committee on Biotechnology. [133097]

The Prime Minister

All Ministers are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the requirements set out in the Ministerial Code. As has already been made clear, Lord Sainsbury does not take part in any Government decisions or discussions relating to GM food including those at the Sci-Bio Committee.