Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 February 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Ministry of Defence

Question

If he will make it his policy, as part of his investigation into Gulf War Syndrome, to investigate whether any of the chemical agents sold to Iraq by United Kingdom companies contributed to the damage done to British soldiers and auxillary personnel in the Gulf War. - No. There is no scientific or medical evidence that any chemical warfare agents were used in the Gulf war.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

13434; 271 c246W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Armed forces Chemical and biological warfare Chemical weapons Casualties Exports Iraq-Kuwait conflict Weapons Gulf War syndrome