Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 30 July 2024.

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Photo of Steve Barclay Steve Barclay Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what his planned timetable is for (a) bringing forward and (b) implementing secondary legislation relating to the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023; and whether he has a target date for full implementation of the Act's provisions.

Photo of Daniel Zeichner Daniel Zeichner The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Innovation is important in strengthening food security, enhancing resilience and improving agricultural sustainability.

We are considering how to take forward the regulatory framework outlined in the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act and will share our plans in due course.

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