CAMPAIGNERS against genetically modified food are set to take their message to the streets of Worcester.

A series of debates about the pros and cons of GM crops has been taking place across Britain over the last two months - but none have been organised in Worcestershire.

Simon Atkinson, PR officer for Worcestershire Greenpeace, said although it would support a county-wide debate, a stall on the High Street in Worcester was a more effective way of gauging public opinion.

The Greenpeace information stand will be on display on Saturday.

"This is a good way for people to learn about the pros and cons of GM," said Mr Atkinson.

"Once people have read the pros and cons I am sure they will not be for it."

A poll by MORI this month has shown that 46 per cent of the public are opposed to GM foods with 14 per cent in support.

The rest said they were undecided because of the complexity of the issue.

This latest concern about GM produce comes after the European Parliament passed laws ending the EU-wide ban on new genetically modified foods.

It now means that new GM foods can be sold in Europe for the first time in five years, but only if they are labelled correctly.

Mr Atkinson said he was very concerned that the EU moratorium had now been removed and there was now a possibility of the public being inundated with food they did not want.

"We would obviously hope that the British Government would hold back on any decision until the scientific results are released in the autumn."

A spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council said the reason why a debate was not being held in the county was because the authority had not been asked to hold one.