Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 February 1991. It was answered by Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Conservative) on Monday, 18 February 1991 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What protective measures have been taken to protect British forces in the Gulf from being bitten by the camel spider, scorpions, the carpet viper, the blackdesert cobra, the horned viper and desert ants.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

186 c63W

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Armed forces Animals Health hazards Iraq-Kuwait conflict Insects Pests