Tools for Action
The Women's Environmental Network briefing sheet entitled; 'What is Genetic Engineering?' is easy to understand and has lots of helpful diagrams. They also have updated Hazardous Food Ahead, leaflets for distribution outside supermarkets etc; donations for postage welcome. Write to WEN, 87 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2BE phone 0171 247 3327

Genetics Forum have a new briefing sheet on BST (Bovine Somatotrophin)(*), the GE growth hormone used in the US to increase milk production in cows. There is currently a moratorium on it,s use in the EU which is under review. Send SAE for a copy. G.F. also produce an excellent newsletter 'Splice' that fills you in on the more technical developments and is therefore a must for groups working against GE, (although there is a subsciption fee). For more info contact: Genetics Forum, 94 White Lion Street, London N1 9PF .

Another excellent newsletter is 'Genethics News' - also available on subscription by calling: 0181 809 4513.

For details of your local GM test sites call the Biotech Unit at the Department of the Environment Transport and the Regions (DETR) 0171 890 5275 (or 5277) . Ask for the latest edition of the GMO Public Register plus a copy of the grid reference list - but be prepared for a long wait! You could also arrange a visit to browse through the consent forms in person - they contain far more information than the Public Register. You are entitled to do this and records are kept at the DETR, Ashdown House, 123 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6DE and at DETR regional offices around the country (list available from GEN)! Phone them first to book a viewing.