Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 January 2001. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Thursday, 25 January 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he intends to publish the commentary clarifying his Department's position on the risks of depleted uranium and certain of his Department's documents recently quoted by the media. - Inc ref to "Depleted Uranium - Documents explaining the Ministry of Defence position on the risks and health hazards" being placed in Library. (Dep 01/195).

Answer: Mr. Coaker: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he intends to publish the commentary clarifying his Department's position on the risks of depleted uranium and certain of his Department's documents recently quoted by the media. [147737] Mr. Hoon: The Ministry of Defence is today publishing a paper entitled "Depleted Uranium-- Documents explaining the Ministry of Defence position on the risks and health hazards". This demonstrates the Ministry of Defence's determination to be open and transparent on the matter. Copies of the paper are being placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 147737; 361 c653W;361 c655W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Ammunition Health hazards Government departments Publications Ministry of Defence Depleted uranium
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