3 months ago 14th Aug 14:00
Britain's Prince Charles' comments on genetically-modified crops have sparked outrage.
The prince, who claimed the production of genetically-modified (GM) crops could lead to the "absolute destruction of everything", has been branded a ‘Luddite' as several British politicians rubbished his concerns.
Labour MP Des Turner fumed yesterday (13.08.08): "Prince Charles has got a way of getting things absolutely wrong. It's an entirely Luddite attitude to simply reject this out of hand."
Liberal Democrat Phil Willis, chairman of the all-party Commons science committee, said: "While I admire Prince Charles' commitment to environmental causes, his lack of scientific understanding and his willingness to condemn millions of people to starvation in areas like sub-Saharan Africa is absolutely bewildering."
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However, some politicians have demonstrated their support for Charles' controversial opinions.
Conservative food spokesman Peter Ainsworth said: "Charles is voicing concerns which many people share about the potential consequences of believing GM technology will solve the world's food security problems."
In a newspaper interview published yesterday, the prince - who runs an organic farm - voiced his fears that industrial food manufacturers will eventually run small corporations out of business.
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