Written question asked by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 15 January 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what research into thermobaric weapons is being carried out by the Defence Research and Evaluation Agency at Fort Halstead.

Answer: Mr. Fallon: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what research into thermobaric weapons is being carried out by the Defence Research and Evaluation Agency at Fort Halstead. [145526] Dr. Moonie: We are conducting research into new types of explosives. It would be irresponsible not to keep developments in this field under review, not least to develop protective measures for our own personnel. As to the location and precise nature of that research, I am withholding information under Exemption 1 of Code of Practice on access to Government information.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 361 c44W; 145526
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Explosives Weapons Research Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Thermobaric weapons
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