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**WRITTEN QUESTION E-3244/00 by Neil MacCormick (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Use of biological weapons against drug-growers.** 
  
*Official Journal 136 E , 08/05/2001 P. 0212 - 0213*

  

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3244/00

by Neil MacCormick (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(20 October 2000)

Subject: Use of biological weapons against drug-growers

Is the Commission aware of reports (e.g. Observer, London, 17 September 2000) that Member States are engaged in developing biological agents aimed at eradicating plants used for the manufacture of prohibited drugs? Can the Commission confirm that any use of such agents within the territory of the EU would be contrary to the precautionary principle and would be illegal?

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(27 November 2000)

The Commission is not aware of the reports mentioned. Whether use of biological agents to eradicate plants used for producing prohibited drugs contravenes the precautionary principle or is illegal is a complex question which cannot be answered in general. Particular uses need to be examined on a case by case basis.

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