Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 1988. It was answered by Timothy Sainsbury (Conservative) on Monday, 7 November 1988 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What is present status of First Independent Field Squadron & what was its major function during British nuclear tests in 1950s; how many members serving during British nuclear tests in 1950s, are still living today & why members previously serving on Christmas Island during British nuclear tests, were later involved in a series of experiments conducted at Porton Down.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

140 c32W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Armed forces Deployment Nuclear weapons Testing Chemical Defence Establishment Christmas Island Veterans

Contains statistics

Yes