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"Madam President, I wholeheartedly applaud the efforts of my Labour colleague, David Bowe, to put forward measures to control the release of GMOs into the environment. With such fast-changing science and a host of possible unknown effects, it is important to protect Europe’s people and our environment.
Strict controls on plants to prevent the transfer of genes from GMOs to other species are crucial. This will ensure that other species are protected. We must put safety first and make sure that GMOs do not enter the food chain unseen by the back door.
Furthermore, those responsible for the release of GMOs should bear full financial liability for any damage to human health and the environment. Industry should pay and face the consequences of its actions, not the man-on-the-street. Europe should stand up for the rights of the citizen and force industry to take responsibility.
Of course, the health and well-being of our citizens is of paramount importance. I say no to the release of GMOs resistant to antibiotics. We must not put our people or our animals at unnecessary risk.
Labour Euro MPs have been at the forefront of protecting our citizens and our environment. We have consistently backed proposals to ensure that the use of GMOs and products derived from GMOs are strictly controlled within the EU. David Bowe’s report is yet further proof of Europe greening up its act and putting the safety of our citizens first."@en1
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