Official data reveals GM crop risks

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There is a danger of 'transgenic pollution' from genetically modified (GM) crops to neighbouring fields, according to a report to be published by the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The report accepts that pollen from GM crops will be spread long distances by the wind and insects. Organic groups, environmentalists and biotechnology companies involved in farm-scale trials of GM crops will now be invited by the government to hold discussions about redrawing the guidelines for safe planting distances from GM crops.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Government regulation, Plant Genetics, Environmental aspects, Agricultural policy, Genetically modified plants, United Kingdom. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Anti-terror expert appointed by Cook

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UK Foreign Secretary Robin Cook has announced plans to appoint a police expert to advise foreign governments on how to handle hostage-taking. This expert will be at the forefront of a number of government initiatives, including conferences on hostage situations. Cook has emphasized that the government is determined to protect the safety of Britons abroad and to take a strong stand against terrorism wherever it takes place.

Management, Prevention, Terrorism, Kidnapping, Hostage negotiations, Cook, Robin (British politician)

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'No one with any honour would take Filkin's job.'

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A replacement is being sought for Parliamentary Commissioner of Standards Elizabeth Filkin from Feb 2002. She has been critical of the way in which MPs and civil servants have hampered her investigations, and some observers feel that nobody with any honour would want to take on the role.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Politicians, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, Filkin, Elizabeth

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