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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Tunnicliffe (Labour) on Thursday, 30 April 2009.


Iraq: Foetal Abnormalities

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what reports they have received concerning the rise in foetal abnormalities in Fallujah.
Answer

The Department for International Development (DfID) has not received specific reports concerning a rise in foetal abnormalities in Fallujah, although we are aware of some reports of a rise in foetal abnormalities in recent years in Iraq. Due to the unstable security situation and consequent constraints on access by aid agencies to affected populations, there is currently no reliable independent data on this.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3166; 710 c66-7WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Congenital abnormalities Iraq Fallujah
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk