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Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 11 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 October 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 October 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the environmental effects of ionospheric research; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 30 October 2000).
Answer

Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment his Department has made of the environmental effects of ionospheric research; and if he will make a statement. [134230] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 30 October 2000]: My Department has undertaken no such assessment. However, we are not aware of any evidence that would point to significant environmental damage as a result of ionospheric research projects undertaken for the Department.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
355 c342W; 134230
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Environment protection Ionizing radiation Research Atmosphere
Link
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