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<p>All consultation responses will be taken into account and analysed regardless of
type. Free text responses will be analysed using well-established methodology from
social sciences for the analysis of qualitative data, in line with standard practice
for the analysis of public consultations. All views are being considered, whether
or not they use technical language, and no weighting will be applied to more technical
responses.</p><p> </p><p>Prior to its publication, the Gene editing (GE) explainer
document was reviewed by Defra’s Chief Scientific Adviser and Defra’s communications
team. This ensured that the information was scientifically accurate and pitched so
that a lay person could understand it.</p><p> </p><p>We are gathering views and evidence
on trade as part of the our consultation process. We will continue to monitor and
respond to the approach taken in the EU to the regulation of GMOs.</p><p> </p><p>Defra
officials have regular ongoing discussions with Scottish and Welsh Government counterparts
about the regulation of genetically modified organisms. These discussions are considering
the impact of any potential changes to the regulation of genetic engineering in food
and farming in England.</p><p> </p><p>Owing to the application of Union law to Northern
Ireland by virtue of the Northern Ireland Protocol, GE organisms will in Northern
Ireland continue to be considered as GMOs and regulated as such.</p>
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