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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5mos5MO

No

 @9MTVSZDagreed…5mos5MO

I like plants! They give me what I need, I like the taste. Better for environment to eat plants than meat. Probably better for the environment to eat lab grown meat rather than meat but it seems disgusting and unnecessary.

 @9N42KCPcommented…5mos5MO

Defiantly not, there should be no place for "Lab Grown" or genetically modified food in our food chain. If its not how it comes out of the field (obviously allowing for slaughter and food preparation) then it should not be allowed to get to the plate.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5mos5MO

Yes

 @9MNLBTVdisagreed…5mos5MO

This has not received any long-term testing to ascertain possible side-effects in the future. However, if it were used to supply other countries where food is in short supply, that would be acceptable.

 @9MR25Y6Greenanswered…5mos5MO

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

 @9NWK83Vanswered…4mos4MO

Yes, but I think there needs to be more evidence on the long-term effects on consuming lab-grown meat

 @9PCVFHNanswered…4mos4MO

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.

 @9PK7NZKGreenanswered…4mos4MO

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.

 @9NX22WKanswered…4mos4MO

I'm vegetarian so if it helps reduce animal cruelty then yes. It depends on the health implications and cost. I think people should be signposted to a reduced meat diet.

 @9N7FH7Hanswered…5mos5MO

Make people eat reasonably instead. One doesn’t need need every day, once a week. Go vegs, learn to cook vegs

 @9NT8NM8answered…4mos4MO

I think further study is required, but I think that there should be a shift towards plant-based alternatives instead.

 @9P9ZHFDanswered…4mos4MO

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

 @9P83DWSLabouranswered…4mos4MO

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.

 @9V8HGWXanswered…2wks2W

There needs to be studies undertaken around how cost effective it is, how the environment is impacted

 @9QKQXRGanswered…3mos3MO

It would be hard to outlaw it. But it definitely should not be funded by govt. public funds should be directed toward farmers and growers to provide benefit to people that are growing food the natural way. Not in a lab

 @9QKD9T9from Hyogo answered…3mos3MO

We need to see what happens to the human body when eating these foods, and that will take time. For now, I personally would never eat lab grown food.

 @9QJRGVXanswered…3mos3MO

Needs more research, what are the effects after 20 years of consumption. So at least another 10 years of clinical trials before even introducing to market.

 @9QJPRWBanswered…3mos3MO

Yes. Only if the lab grown meat has passed stringent food and safety tests and is proven to contain nutrients and is free of pesticides and hormones.

 @9QJMMKGanswered…3mos3MO

I think we should wait to commercialise lab-grown meat until there has been substantial research into the long-term effects this would bring.

 @9QJJRQManswered…3mos3MO

Yes, but research should be conducted into long term health affects of lab grown meat, the meat should be labelled/advertised clearly as lab-grown so people against it can avoid it

 @9QJ8852answered…3mos3MO

Only if vigorously regulated and can guarantee no detrimental or negative health affects and must be as nutritious as real meat.

 @9QJ4NRSanswered…3mos3MO

Yes, but with strict regulation from a transparently funded government bodies with no ties to any private sector work

 @9QHT9SRanswered…3mos3MO

The science of lab grown meat is too young. Too expensive, can't be scaled up on mass and is not more eco efficient at this time.

 @9QHSBT4Workers of Britainanswered…3mos3MO

More research needs to be actioned into how safe it is to consume. Strict regulations and food standards need to be met.

 @9QHRTJ2answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but make sure packaging or adverts and pages also show risks and possible health effects. Like a new allergy information box.

 @9QHMH9Danswered…3mos3MO

The government should ban mass production on meat which will make it very over priced leading to the reduction in meat consumption which should benefit the environment and diets as people will have to eat more veg and pulses

 @9QHBNFKGreenanswered…3mos3MO

Not until there is significant testing and evidence of no long term health affects. Potentially a solution in countries where access to food is limited.

 @9QH6D7Janswered…3mos3MO

I am tending towards yesterday if it reduces the global dependence on unsustainable livestock farming methods but I think plant-based food sources should be prioritised and all farming and food production methods should be strictly regulated. And thorough research is absolute crucial before any decisions about the commercialisation of lab-grown meat are made.

 @9QGNHDHanswered…3mos3MO

Aren't our lives riddled with enough chemicals and plastics and polluted air? We have the ability and technology to avoid requiring lab grown meat. If it's a don't eat animals stance then don't eat animals. If it's I like the taste of animals but not the farming and killing of animals then don't eat animals. If lab grown meat is ethically transparent and safe and not just vegan approved chemical junk then sure why not.

 @9QGBSWQGreenanswered…3mos3MO

Yes, so long as it is very clearly labelled that what you are buying is lab grown, and that there are no health risks. The meat should be identical to real meat in every way other than it’s creation.

 @9QG4ZJZanswered…3mos3MO

With the right amount of research which the would stop killing animals then yes but also making sure that the eco system is still Functioning

 @9QDXQ7Panswered…3mos3MO

Yes as long as it is ethically done and has less carbon foot print than normal farming as it would help to lower how much meat we consume. And it is affordable.

 @9QDX3PHLabouranswered…3mos3MO

Yes, but only if backed by thorough, long-term research that confirms no long-term health implications.

 @9QDKCKManswered…3mos3MO

Provide new methods of cultivating food rather than creating their own which can be full of additives and ingredients that aren’t nutritious or natural

 @9QDK3YZanswered…3mos3MO

Yes but with strict guidelines around food quality, and help for farmers impacted by increases in lab-grown meat production.

 @9QCH6YWLiberal Democratanswered…3mos3MO

Yes, if in line with food standards and only if it will have positive social effects (lower costs, widening access or environmental impact)

 @9QBLQ4Canswered…3mos3MO

Only if strict controls are in place and the rules and regulations are all accessible and are monitored

 @9QB9KXHScottish Socialist answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but not until it's proven they aren't detrimental to health, and they should be labeled as lab-grown

 @9QB6BNNanswered…3mos3MO

This is a very deep issue and this question does not actually portray the nuance here, such as the energy required in order to cultivate this meat.

 @9Q9XY7Tanswered…3mos3MO

Yes after more research is done into longterm effects and it is proven that there is little to no harm.

 @9Q9Q5FDanswered…3mos3MO

I think there should be more research and testing on volunteers before it is released to the general population

 @9Q9KSZ7answered…3mos3MO

More research is still needed. Like the idea in theory, but effects on health still not clear enough.

 @9Q9FP9Danswered…3mos3MO

Exploration should be allowed to see if this is a viable means of mass producing food in a lower carbon way

 @9Q95NPQanswered…3mos3MO

Yes but don’t allow it to take over everything. People should be able to choose whether they want to eat real meat or lab grown.

 @9Q958H2answered…3mos3MO

No, and should instead spend money on non-lab grown meat alternatives and encouraging meat free diets

 @9Q8TVYXanswered…3mos3MO

Just ban unethical animal farming if it’s done for profit without the consideration for the animals well-being.

 @9Q88G42Greenanswered…3mos3MO

if people want to buy it and it is safe to consume then the choice should be for the consumer not the government

 @9Q85FZZanswered…3mos3MO

Yes, if a substantial amount of research is completed to determine there are no long term effects of consuming

 @9Q83PJ8answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but only after extensive studies into the health impacts of lab grown meat compared to natural meats and other meat alternatives, as well as requiring proof of a lesser environmental impact than organic meats.

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