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Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 July 1996. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 July 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence;Defence Evaluation and Research Agency

Question
When the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down introduced its practice of considering the possible long-term health effects of a chemical before it is exposed to service personnel who are taking part in the service volunteers programme. - Text of letter from J Chisholm of Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34469; 280 c461-2W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Armed forces Chemical and biological warfare Defence Health hazards Research Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment Independent Ethics Committee Porton Down (Wiltshire)