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Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 February 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 1 February 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the names of the solvents which are used in CS sprays held by his Department.
Answer

Mr. Livingstone: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the names of the solvents which are used in CS sprays held by his Department. [67598] Mr. Spellar: All the CS sprays currently held by the Ministry of Defence contain the solvent commonly known as methylene chloride.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67598; 324 c448W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Armed forces Chemical weapons Ministry of Defence Gases Riot control weapons Dichloromethane