Written question asked by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: When Ministers were first informed of the evidence of Staff Sergeant Anthony Worthington of the extent of use of organophosphate pesticides during the Gulf War. - (Holding answer 13 March 1997). 7 October 1996, following press reports on 6 October 1996.

Answer: Mr. Tyler: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when Ministers were first informed of the evidence of Staff Sergeant Anthony Worthington of the extent of use of organophosphate pesticides during the Gulf war. [19951] Mr. Soames: [holding answer 13 March 1997]: Ministers first became aware of the post-operational report dated March 1991, drawn up by Staff Sergeant Anthony Worthington, on 7 October 1996, following press reports on 6 October 1996.

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