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Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 1996. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence;Defence Evaluation and Research Agency

Question
What research has been carried out by the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down, to investigate if (a) delayed recurrent keratitis of the eye, (b) chronic bronchitis and (c) emphysema can be caused by short-term exposure to mustard gas; when this research was carried out; and what were the results. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of DERA. (Holding answer 16 July 1996).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37618; 282 c87W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Chemical and biological warfare Defence Chemical weapons Health hazards Research Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Porton Down (Wiltshire)