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Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Friday, 3 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 October 2008. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Porton Down

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when and for what purpose South Africa's Surgeon-General, Niel Knobel, visited Porton Down; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

I believe that your question relates to a claim made by Dr. Wouter Basson, during the Truth and Reconciliation Council hearings in August 2001, that Niel Knobel visited Porton Down. Officials at Dstl Porton Down have reviewed their records and have found no evidence to support the claim that this individual visited the establishment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
480 c1017W;480 c1011W; 225084
Session
2007-08
Subjects
South Africa Chemical Defence Establishment
Link
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