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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:31 am on 20 October 2005.

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Photo of Joan Ruddock Joan Ruddock Labour, Lewisham, Deptford 11:31, 20 October 2005

My right hon. Friend will know that yesterday, on a deferred vote, the House voted for a European-wide marketing consent for a genetically modified corn, despite hon. Members knowing that the vast majority of people in this country seek not to eat such foods and despite there not being a single debate on the issue on the Floor of the House. He may not share my opposition to GM foods, but does he agree that our arrangements to scrutinise European matters are in great need of modernisation?