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Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology - Report on GM Food Labelling  - http://www.parliament.uk/post/nfr/pn172.pdf  The office's stance against the EU's proposals for labelling GM foods, which it considers a de-facto extension of a moratorium on the approval of GM foods, which the Office considers illegal.  GM Science Review  - http://www.gmsciencedebate.org.uk/  Official government site about genetic modification. The national dialogue on GM includes three main strands: this science review, a public debate and an economics study. Includes topic areas, transcripts and papers from earlier Open Meetings, and papers and links as the Review progresses.  Defra: Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE)  - http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/acre/index.htm  An independent group composed of leading scientists whose main function is to give statutory advice to UK Government Ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release and marketing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).  The Agriculture and Environment Biotechnology Commission  - http://www.aebc.gov.uk/  Strategic advisory body on biotechnology issues affecting agriculture and the environment. Information about the Commission and its work, with downloadable copies of reports.  Defra: GM (Genetic Modification)  - http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/gm/  Includes news, information and UK opinion, legislation, background information and research.  Defra: Farm-Scale Evaluations of Genetically Modified Crops  - http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/fse/index.htm  Information about the three-year programme allowing independent researchers to study the effect of Genetically Modified Herbicide Tolerant (GMHT) crops: oilseed rape (both spring and autumn sown); beet (fodder and sugar varieties); and maize.  National Centre for Biotechnology Education: GM Food Information  - http://www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk/NCBE/GMFOOD/menu.html  NCBE, an independently-funded part of the University of Reading, provided educational materials and training courses. Includes extensive links including regulations, analysis, reports and publications, organizations and agencies.  i-bio UK: Information Biotechnology  - http://www.i-bio.gov.uk/  A government-led site provides a rapid and comprehensive breakdown of relevant material and where to find it. Includes industry, investment, research, government, general knowledge and the UK biotech regulatory atlas.  Cabinet Office: GM Crops - The Strategy Unit Study and the National GM Dialogue  - http://www.strategy.gov.uk/output/Page3673.asp  Official government economics study site of the national dialogue on GM food. Includes projects and documents.  The Royal Society: GM Plants  - http://www.royalsociety.org/landing.asp?id=1216  Presents oral evidence and papers from their independent studies.  Cropgen  - http://www.cropgen.org/  An education and information website for consumers and the media. Promoting the use of GM crops.