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Written question asked by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 March 1995. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 March 1995 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence;Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment

Question
When sand suspected of carrying traces of chemical weapons or radioactivity was sent to Britain from (a) Israel, (b) Saudi Arabia, (c) Kuwait and (d) Iraq for testing at CBDE Porton Down. - Includes text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
256 c520W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Chemical and biological warfare Defence Chemical weapons Land Iraq Pollution Research Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment Sand