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Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Thursday, 25 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 October 2001. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 October 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the (a) use of and (b) preparedness to use napalm in Afghanistan of coalition forces. - (Holding answer 30 October 2001).
Answer

Jeremy Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the (a) use of and (b) preparedness to use napalm in Afghanistan of coalition forces. [11448] Mr. Hoon: [holding answer 30 October 2001]: No napalm has been used by coalition forces operating in the Afghanistan region and there are no plans to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11448; 373 c661W;373 c663W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Chemical and biological warfare Armed conflict Afghanistan Napalm
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk