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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 1995. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 1995 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence;Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment

Question
What were the conclusions of the skin and eye sensitivity tests conducted by the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down, involving CS gas and service volunteers; and from what source the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment obtained the CS gas for its tests and studies involving service volunteers. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35082; 263 c1355-6W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Armed forces Chemical and biological warfare Defence Chemical weapons Research Testing Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment