Mr. Gregory Canning:

That relates to the original regulation when it was developed. That was the decision taken at that time. Whatever view any member state has on that issue, it is not up for discussion under this communication. The way it works is that the Commission has the right of initiative. It presents to the member states what is to be discussed. Whatever position a member state might have on GM, it is not up for discussion under this proposal. The Commission has presented the proposal in a particular way and we can only address it in that way.