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Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 December 1994. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 1994 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence;Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment

Question
What was the purpose of the research on the nerve agent GB between 1979 and 1993 at Nancekuke as described in his answer of 11th January 1994, Official Report, column 163-4; what quantities of nerve agent were used in this research; if the results of this research were shared with any other countries; and under which defence agreement this occurred. - Inc text of letter from G Pearson of Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
251 c1178W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Chemical and biological warfare Defence Chemical weapons Military alliances Research Testing USA