Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Yes, so long as all relevant and thorough regulatory frameworks are put in place, and it has been scientifically proven to be non-harmful to consumer and planet

Yes - only if proven to have same nutritional value as real meat and is not harmful to humans. I back the need to stop animal cruelty and excessive factory farming.

Yes, but only after suitable research and evaluation that it is fit and safe for public consumption)

If it passes food safety standards, the public will decide if it's a food source they wish to buy. Not really a government decision.

Yes, but it must be heavily regulated and safety checked to make sure it's clear of infections or mutations

Yes provided it is made very clear on packaging what it is and information on how the genetic information is harvested and grown is readily available.

yes unless the meat is 100% beautifully tasting then yeah but if they can't figure it out then find another way of sustaining the food source without killing animals

Potentially after a (long) period of extensive testing and research. Some health effects of this could take decades to become apparent.

Government should encourage meat-free alternatives and ensure healthy food options are more accessible/cheaper than junk food alternatives

Not at this stage as more testing required and trust gained from the population. But certainly a good option to the food crisis.

Only if there’s enough research on its safety as it’s an environmental friendly way of producing meat.

No, they should invest more money into helping farmers operate more sustainability and introduce restrictions/fines to large scale commercial farms

If it it proven to be safe and equally nutritious, whilst also considering impact on British farmers

Yes, but not until the technology is developed enough to ensure certainty that they are equivalent in terms of safety and nutritional benefit to real meats.

This entirely depends on cost and what sort of emissions are produced from the process. It might be more cost effective and economical to reform the meat industry.

I think yes provided proper research is done into long term affects and transparency of affects is implemented

No, instead invest money and time into researching the best diets for nutrition and overall health and then encourage the public to pick healthier choices.

Provided this meat contributes less to global warming than the current emissions of modern animal food farming, yes

Decision should be made after extensive long term research on the long term impacts to human health of lab generated protein.

It should be regulated but also farm meat should be promoted as the better alternative to continue to support British farming

It will always be down to what people want to eat, anything that helps to cut down on food shortages will help but it must be strictly monitored

Yes, as long as high quality is maintained and companies are transparent about the content of their products e.g. contains x% lab grown meat

More research is needed to understand the long term effects of ultra processed lab grown food stuffs

We need to support british and irish farmers, and not become to reliant on food shipped from abroad.

yes in more less well off countries that need the food support, after rigirus trails and a proonged testing experience to see if the lab grown meat has any side effects or long term effects and a smaller carbon foot print then regular farming. they should also give farmers jobs and roles because they will be taking away lifestyles and money from the agriculture indestrys.

it’s hard, because i think animal cruelty is awful, however i do not think this is the way forward. i think stricter guidelines on animal safety would be better instead

Yes, and only once the process has been extremely well studied for safety and long-term health outcomes

Yes, but with very strict regulations and hefty fines and punishments if the Commercial Companies fail Food Standards or are cutting corners for profit.

Only after strict testing and reviews. There maut always be a choice between lab grown and nuturalyy produced. Packaging must be identified clearly . I is also an alternative to consider with the dages of diseases such as foot and mouth

Yes, as long as it has been proven to be safe for human consumption without any side effects occurring later on in life

I want to reduce animal suffering and mass farming. However, the lab grown needs to be of the same nutritional value and still be 100% meat.

Yes, but label the products clearly to show they are lab grown. Also highlight any possible problems/side effects

Yes, with much more testing carried out on the products and regulations on preservatives, additives, etc.

Perhaps but only with proper and comprehensive rules, laws and regulation to mitigate poor practices and chemical substitutes

Needs to be researched further to conform potential health risks Public may be resistant to try lab grown meat

Needs to be scrutinised to the highest degree with many impartial studies carried out before products going to market

As long as the companies are regulated to ensure they are to a high standard and not themselves leaving carbon footprints.

It should be commercially tested under strict government regulation but never as an obligatory alternative

Only if it is shown to have reduced effect on the environment than traditional meat production - in terms of waste and gas produced

Yes as long as it’s clearly labelled as such and that long term research goes into it’s consumption effects

no the government should be looking at ways to reduce the nation’s reliance on meat in other non-processed ways

I’m undecided on this issue. I believe education is needed to sore people they don’t need to eat meat 3 times a day, and then higher animal welfare needs to be implemented. At the moment, the ‘spot’ checks are a joke.

Amend regulations on livestock ownership (i.e. acceptable quantity and conditions) to improve the quality of life

Once it's proven that it doesn't cause any health issues, if it can help reduce the mass production of meat through animal cruelty, then yes.

If they are doing anything lab grown they should add healthy benefits such as vitamins and minerals in even something as easy as a powder form mixed in with the matter. It would help to increase the health of the general public???