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Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 March 1991. It was answered by Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 March 1991 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Untitled Written question

Question
How many rounds of depleted uranium shells and bullets were fired by allied forces in the Gulf War; and what steps have been taken to clean up the desert areas where such radioactive ammunition was used.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188 c566-7W;188 c565W
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Ammunition Armed forces Iraq-Kuwait conflict Uranium Shells
Contains statistics
Yes