Sainsbury speaks out in favour of a proper debate on GM foods on the BBC

A very sensible statement from the head of British supermarket giant Sainsburys, Lord David Sainsbury - also the former Minister for Science and Technology.

This is a great example of what we stand for - green but with common sense. There is a massive food shortage. There is also a dogmatic stand against GM crops from many quarters of the green lobby which we don't agree with. Now, there is a strong need for regulation and ensuring that we don't upset delicate ecosystems, but that doesn't mean we have to ban these things.

Let's debate it like grown-ups instead and find a middle way. What do you think?