Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 May 1999. It was answered by Lord Gilbert (Labour) on Monday, 10 May 1999.

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Gilbert, RtHonLord

Question

Whether they have obtained any information on the effects of low dose alpha radiation on the morbidity and mortality rates in Iraqi children as a result of contamination from depleted uranium used in Iraq during the Gulf War. [HL 2096].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2096; 600 c127WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Children Health hazards Iraq Iraq-Kuwait conflict Radiation exposure Depleted uranium Mortality rates