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Fears grow that GM crops will be forced on to Scottish fields

The UK Government’s “respect” agenda towards Scotland could be wrecked by disagreements over ­growing genetically modified foods, following a new move by the European Commission.

The commission last week proposed a law that would enable countries to back or ban genetically modified (GM) crops. The Scottish Government fears this will allow ministers in London who are pro-GM crops to force them on an unwilling Scotland.