1359 (2024). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 12 Mar 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	1359 (2024)
Question asked:	28 Feb 2024
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	06 Mar 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_01359_2024
Document guid:	20395b52-9154-40b4-a4be-3a056fb1bb7e

1359 (2024). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: As of 28 February 2024, what advice has the Minister received, if any, about the Government's proposal to "lift the effective ban on gene editing and genetic modification" as outlined in the speech from the Throne?

Hon Judith Collins: I have received a range of advice from officials and remain committed to establishing a dedicated Biotech regulator.