Genetically Modified Organisms Bill — 26 Mar 2004 at 12:00

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

The subject of genetically modified crops is a subject that can fill an MP with trepidation, and it is clear that it has so filled the Government deputy Chief Whip. [Interruption.] Indeed, I can see consternation on the faces of Government Front Benchers. Usually, it is the complicated science and the entrenched views held by those on both sides of the argument that put people off this subject. However, GM crops have potentially irrevocable consequences that could affect us all. Although I am only an arts graduate, when my name came up in respect of promoting a private Member's Bill, I was determined to tackle this subject, and I am jolly glad I did.

Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 163 (Motions to sit in private):-

The House divided: Ayes 0, Noes 23.

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Gregory BarkerBexhill and BattleCon (front bench)no
Julian BrazierCanterburyCon (front bench)no
Kenneth ClarkeRushcliffeCon (front bench)no
Patrick CormackSouth StaffordshireCon (front bench)no
Ian DavidsonGlasgow PollokLab (minister)no
Andrew DismoreHendonLabtellno
Ms Julia DrownSouth SwindonLabno
Mr Adrian FlookTauntonConno
Eric ForthBromley and ChislehurstConno
Mark FrancoisRayleighCon (front bench)no
Roger GaleNorth ThanetCon (front bench)no
Barry GardinerBrent NorthLab (minister)tellaye
Kate HoeyVauxhallLab (minister)no
Gerald HowarthAldershotCon (front bench)no
Gerald KaufmanManchester, GortonLab (minister)no
Paul KeetchHerefordLDem (front bench)no
Andrew LansleySouth CambridgeshireCon (front bench)no
Rob MarrisWolverhampton South WestLab (minister)tellaye
Patrick McLoughlinWest DerbyshireCon (front bench)no
Andrew MillerEllesmere Port and NestonLab (minister)tellno
Lembit ÖpikMontgomeryshireLDem (front bench)no
Owen PatersonNorth ShropshireConno
John RedwoodWokinghamConno
Andrew RobathanBlabyCon (front bench)no
Dennis SkinnerBolsoverLab (minister)no
Sarah TeatherBrent EastLDem (front bench)no
Mr John WilkinsonRuislip - NorthwoodConno

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