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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Monday, 6 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 February 2006. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Monday, 13 February 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Gulf War-related Illnesses

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what weapon systems using propellants and explosives containing pyridines were employed by UK forces during Operation (a) Granby and (b) Telic.
Answer

No weapon systems using propellants and explosives containing pyridines were used by UK forces during either Operation Granby or Operation Telic. There are no explosives or propellants currently in service with UK armed forces that contain pyridine.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
50299; 442 c1583W;442 c1583W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Chemical weapons Explosives Iraq Weapons
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk