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Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023

Lords · Question HL3914 · Tabled 8 Jan 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 14 Jan 2025

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Asked by Lord Trees

To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to lay the secondary legislation required to implement the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023, following their announcement to do so in September 2024.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 14 Jan 2025

This is a devolved matter, and the information provided therefore relates to England only. The Secretary of State has recently announced that the secondary legislation necessary to implement the Precision Breeding Act for plants in England will be laid by...