GM crops may harm wildlife

Genetically modified crops could harm wild animals and plants, Government scientists admitted today.

A team headed by Tony Blair's science adviser, Professor David King, says it cannot be sure GM plants are safe.

But the team says the crops could be grown in the UK if strict rules were followed.

The team admits there are huge gaps in understanding how the crops will affect other crops and wildlife.

The experts also say GM plants could make food allergies worse in GM Science Review, a Government-backed evaluation of all research to date. A decision on GM crops in the UK is due in September.