Reference:

http://news.uk.msn.com/Article.aspx?cp-documentid=7553251

The march of GM and the commercial hold that biotechnology has on officialdom are legitimate concerns.

There are serious questions raised by such possible moves:

Many do not want GM, on their back doorstep or elsewhere. What happened to liberty?

Does the Freedom of Information Act not cover this? DEFRA is, after all, a government body.

There is no way to pull back, if GM field research causes a disaster. Once the damage is done, it's done.

Of course, 'legitimate research' should enjoy the freedom of a democratic state but is this 'legitimate research', in view of the uncertainty and the potential (and unknown) dangers?

It may prejudice a neighbouring farm's 'Organic' status, with loss of livelihood.

European law demands disclosure of sites.

[Why not take a look at www.alternativevet.org , while you're here?]