THERE are probably many people in York who have heard the results of the GM farm scale trials in Britain.

But we have only heard selected extracts from the reports and, because all parties in the debate are claiming victory - as if it were a battle - many of us are confused.

What happened, what were the precise details of the scientific farm trials so we can make up our own minds on this issue? For those who want to read the original farm trial reports, they are on www.pubs.royalsoc.ac.uk/FSEresults/ But only until November 15

After that you will have to pay to read them.

Frank Johnston-Banks

Sandholme Close,

Easingwold, York.

Updated: 11:02 Saturday, October 25, 2003