Written question asked by Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Monday, 20 June 2011.

Gulf War Illnesses

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will be responding to the Cardiff University rehabilitation study of the still medically undiagnosed illnesses of veterans of the first Gulf War, and the related correspondence from Professor Malcolm Hooper.

Answer: The Cardiff University rehabilitation study has successfully identified a range of potential interventions to help rehabilitate ill veterans. The Ministry of Defence is currently facilitating discussions between Cardiff University and the voluntary and charitable sector with a view to developing this work further. The UK and the US have undertaken a substantial amount of research into Gulf veterans' illness. The research has indicated that there is no illness which is specific to Gulf veterans. We will continue to monitor Gulf research that is published round the world. We have not received any recent, related correspondence on this matter from Professor Malcolm Hooper.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9851; 728 c243-4WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Gulf War Illnesses
Monday, 3 October 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Cardiff University Iraq-Kuwait conflict Rehabilitation Research Gulf War syndrome Veterans
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