Genetically Modified Organisms: Crops
Commons · Question 128917 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by John Cooper
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether a carve-out for precision bred organisms from dynamic alignment under the proposed UK-EU SPS agreement has been agreed with the EU.
Answer
Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 28 Apr 2026
The Government remains committed to implementing the Precision Breeding Act and enabling the safe development of innovative genetic technologies. Under the UK‑EU Common Understanding, it is recognised that there will be areas where the UK will retain its ...