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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 2 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will ask the Medical Research Council to consult the Porton Down Veterans Support Group regarding its advice on an independent epidemiological study for service personnel who took part in experiments at the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down.
Answer

Mr. Matthew Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will ask the Medical Research Council to consult the Porton Down veterans support group regarding its advice on an independent epidemiological study for service personnel who took part in experiments at the chemical defence establishment, Porton Down. [160494] Dr. Moonie: No. The Medical Research Council is already in contact with the Porton Down veterans support group and will consult with them as necessary.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
368 c15W; 160494
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Chemical and biological warfare Chemical weapons Research Voluntary work Chemical Defence Establishment Porton Down Veterans Support Group Veterans
Link
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