Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 12 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 March 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 March 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what dates since 1st January 1999 the Independent Ethics Committee overseeing human experiments at the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down has discussed the long-term effects of nerve gas on humans during its meetings.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what dates since 1 January 1999 the Independent Ethics Committee overseeing human experiments at the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down has discussed the long-term effects of nerve gas on humans during its meetings. [43453] Dr. Moonie: The Independent Ethics Committee overseeing the conduct of the Service Volunteer Programme at Dstl Porton Down has not discussed the possible long term effects of exposure to nerve agents during its meetings since 1 January 1999.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 43453; 382 c316W;382 c314W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Chemical and biological warfare Research Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Human experiments Dstl Independent Ethics Committee Porton Down (Wiltshire) Sarin
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