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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 28 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 December 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 December 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussion his Department has had with the Australian Government concerning cancer risk amongst the civilian population surrounding the British nuclear testing in the Monte Bello Islands in the 1950s; and if he will make a statement. - There have been no recent discussions of this type.
Answer

Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussion his Department has had with the Australian Government concerning cancer risk among the civilian population surrounding the British nuclear testing in the Monte Bello Islands in the 1950s; and if he will make a statement. [85172] Dr. Moonie: There have been no recent discussions of this type.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85172; 395 c696W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Cancer Australia Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Safety Testing
Link
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