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Written question asked by Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 20 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 October 2005. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 October 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Brucella Viruses

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether a release of material contaminated by brucella viruses has occurred at his Department's facilities over the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

There has been no release of any material contaminated with the brucella bacteria at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory facilities in the last five years.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21550; 438 c375-6W;438 c373-4W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Ministry of Defence Brucellosis