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There have been calls for a debate on the matter.Members may wish to note that the commercial release of genetically modified food is covered by European directives.
On resuming— I apologise for that interruption, which was caused by a static problem with one of the microphones.We were discussing whether all Sewel motions should be taken in the chamber, albeit that they may or may not be subject to debate.
It is possible to produce a report in which the facts are set out and one may or may not be able to deduce from those facts the conclusions that would follow on.
There is a substantial risk element, which is identified in the paper and which may or may not materialise. I ask the committee to be fairly cautious with the final figures.
That proposition is supported by the terms of section 4(2), which state that the order"may do so generally (that is to say in terms similar to those in sections 2 and 3 above as enacted)"or that it may do so in a more particular way.
As Brian Adam says, we are investigating how a committee works and its role in relation to a report and we have laid down some markers that may or may not be the subject of further guidance.
There is no reason in principle for a manuscript amendment not to be substantial. It may not be as simple as changing "may to "shall", but it could add a whole new section to a bill.