Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 November 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What discussions he has had with the Director of the Persian Gulf Veterans Co-ordinating Board in the US concerning research on the illnesses of Gulf War veterans.

Answer: Mr. Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with the director of the Persian Gulf Veterans Co-ordinating Board in the US concerning research on the illnesses of Gulf war veterans. [4574] Mr. Soames: I visited the US earlier this month, where I held discussions with the senior members of the US Administration and their staff, including the director of the Persian Gulf Veterans Co-ordinating Board, about research into the illnesses of Gulf war veterans. My Department's officials, both here and in Washington, maintain a very close liaison with their US colleagues, including the director of the Persian Gulf Veterans Co-ordinating Board, on research and other issues relating to the health of Gulf war veterans.

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