We have traditionally used other methods of crop breeding, such as induced mutation using gamma radiation or chemicals such as colchicine. Can the Minister reassure me that, although we are making changes for this keyhole surgery type of genetic modification, or gene editing, it will not affect traditional methods that have been used for many years to produce varieties such as Golden Promise winter barley?
Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Robert Goodwill
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 6 March 2023.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill.
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