Written question asked by Valerie Davey (Labour) on Thursday, 31 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 February 2002. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Monday, 4 February 2002 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, how the Government plans to consult external scientists to ensure that contingency plans for responding to a terrorist attack using chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear material are scientifically robust.

Answer: Valerie Davey: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how the Government plan to consult external scientists to ensure that contingency plans for responding to a terrorist attack using chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear material are scientifically robust. [33648] Mr. Leslie: The Government's chief scientific adviser has been asked to consult on a regular basis with appropriate scientists and expert advisers to ensure that contingency plans reflect the latest scientific knowledge. He reports on a regular basis to the CBRN sub-committee chaired by the Minister of State, Home Department, my right hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Itchen (Mr. Denham).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 33648; 379 c707-8W;379 c704W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Chemical and biological warfare Emergencies Planning Radioactive materials Terrorism Research Scientists
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