Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 1997. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 4 December 1997.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Which states in the Middle East either have or are developing (a) nuclear weapons; (b) chemical weapons; (c) biological weapons; (d) long range platforms from which to deliver such weapons; (e) anti-ballistic or anti-cruise missile systems; or (f) surveillance information, of their own or provided to them by others, for purposes of identification and targeting; and which other states have such weapons there.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

583 c 203WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Chemical weapons Biological weapons Iraq Nuclear weapons Middle East Ballistic missile defence Guided weapons Military intelligence