If BSE has taught us anything, it is surely to be cautious about tampering with natural processes, however well-intentioned, however plausibly the benefits are packaged. The Government should stop bowing to the biotech industry and ban genetically modified crops and food for at least five years to allow more research to take place, and let the public choose whether it wants this new technology dumped on its plate. There are just too many question marks hanging over this new technology. I care about food quality which is why I avoid using GM ingredients. It's about time the Government learned from the mistakes of the past and stopped people messing about with our food.
Public opinion is overwhelmingly opposed to genetically modified crops.
Earlier this year a MORI survey revealed that 61 per cent of the public don't want to eat GM food and 77 per cent supported a ban on the commercial growing of GM crops. In September a mandatory EU labelling scheme was introduced with the intention of labelling GM food and ingredients by March 1999. The Good Food Guide 1999 lists 23 'Top Rated Restaurants'. Other leading restaurants have also given their support. Please avoid calling during the restaurants busy periods.