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Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 June 1994. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Friday, 24 June 1994 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence;Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment

Question
What tests and studies have been carried out by the chemical and biological warfare establishment at Porton Down using potassium; when these experiments were carried out; and what were the results and conclusions of these tests and studies. (printed with holding answer in daily part at 245 c210-2W). - Includes text of letter from Dr G Pearson of CBDE.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
245 c368-9W;245 c366-7W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Chemical and biological warfare Defence Chemical weapons Biological weapons Research Testing Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment