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, on what dates officials from his Department and the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down have held meetings with the Medical Research Council since 5th March regarding its advice on an independent epidemiological study for Porton Down volunteers.

Answer: Mr. Matthew Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what dates officials from his Department and the chemical defence establishment, Porton Down have held meetings with the Medical Research Council since 5 March regarding its advice on an independent epidemiological study for Porton Down volunteers. [160488] Dr. Moonie: Officials met with representatives from the Medical Research Council (MRC) at Porton Down on 5 April 2001.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c15W; 160488
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Chemical and biological warfare Civil servants Ministry of Defence Research Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Chemical Defence Establishment
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