The Scottish Executive would consider ways to grow GM foods locally and consider growing GM crops alongside non-GM ones, reported BBC news.
 
A spokesperson for the Scottish Executive reportedly told the news service: “The Scottish Executive position has always been that we would consider applications on a case-by-case basis, taking account of all available scientific evidence.

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“We will, however, consult on a range of possible measures for the co-existence of GM and other forms of agriculture to inform our position on what measures might be introduced in Scotland.”

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