Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Friday, 18 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 November 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 December 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Porton Down

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what investigation there has been as to what manuals, documents, other materials and information Dr. Wouter Basson of South Africa was given during and subsequent to his visit to Porton Down in 1985; and if he will make a statement;

Answer

[holding answer 23 November 2005]: The Ministry of Defence holds no record of any visit by Dr. Wouter Basson to Porton Down at any time in 1985.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

440 c2763W; 31245

Session

2005-06

Subjects

South Africa Chemical Defence Establishment

Link

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