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Genetically modified insects inquiry

Inquiry

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee in its report 'Genetically Modified Insects' calls on the Government to launch a field trial of genetically modified insects, and make the most of the UK's status as world leader in this area of research.
The technology has the potential to help control diseases such as dengue and malaria, by rendering insects unable to transmit disease. This could potentially help nearly half the world's population, who live in at-risk areas.
GM technology could also reduce insect populations to minimise their threat to animals and crops, thereby saving billions of pounds globally

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Past events

Tuesday 10 November 2015
10:40am Public
Genetically modified insects inquiry - Oral evidence 10 November 2015
Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 3 November 2015
10:40am Public
Genetically modified insects inquiry - Oral evidence 3 November 2015
Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 27 October 2015
10:40am Public
Genetically modified insects inquiry - Oral evidence 27 October 2015
Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 20 October 2015
10:40am Public
Genetically modified insects inquiry - Oral evidence 20 October 2015
Room 4A, Palace of Westminster

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  • Email: hlscience@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 5750 (committee staff) | 020 7219 1692 (Press Officer)
  • Address: Science and Technology Committee, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW