Too Late For Red Flags On Genetic Modification
Tuesday, 24 July 2001, 4:31 pm
Press Release: ACT New Zealand
ACT MP Gerry Eckhoff today expressed disappointment over
last-minute protests by Green Party anti-GM zealots, a week
before the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification will be
delivered.
"The Green Party is clearly gearing up to
reject the results of the Royal Commission - an inquiry
started because of the Green Party's very own efforts.
"It
is too late for protests or churlish recriminations. It was
appropriate before the inquiry for the Green Party to wave a
red flag on sensitive issues. Now that we have witnessed the
most comprehensive examination of genetic modification
anywhere in the world, we must all be prepared to accept the
Royal Commission's findings.
"During the Royal
Commission's proceedings, the Green Party expressed support
for the composition of the secretariat and for the
process.
"It is immature and childish for them to express
indignation if the results of this exhaustive process are
different from what they had hoped for," Gerry Eckhoff
said.
Ends
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