08.03.2004 |

UK: major organisations and Scottish government oppose GM approvals

Nine organisations representing 8 million members, including the National Trust and the Women's Institute, wrote to Tony Blair yesterday demanding that he postpone the introduction of GM crops. The Scottish executive warned citizens not to plant GMOs.<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1163288,00.html">Guardian Unlimited - The Guardian - Delay GM crops, say groups speaking for 8m members</a><br><a href="http://www.sundayherald.com/40454">Scotland defies Blair and puts block on GM</a>