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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 1998. It was answered by Lord Gilbert (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 1998.


Gilbert, RtHonLord

Question
How many members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces who served in Operation Granby have "Rabbit Fever" (rabbit peroxinase) entered on their vaccination records; what was the purpose of the vaccine; and what regime is in place to monitor its effects; and Whether Gulf veterans who have "Rabbit Fever" entered onto their records (B27) have been advised by a Ministry of Defence official that these records will be considered to be forgeries and the holders prosecuted; and what is their response.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
584 c149-50WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Armed forces Chemical and biological warfare Forgery Iraq-Kuwait conflict Medical records Vaccination Gulf War syndrome