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Written question asked by Lord Rea (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003.


Bach, Lord

Question
Whether they will, if necessary in conjunction with the World Health Organisation and the International Atomic Energy Authority, commission a full radiometric survey of the area of South Iraq which they control, including but not restricted to battle zones of the first Gulf War. [HL 5138]. - Including ref to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) "Desk Study on Iraq" www.postconflict.unep.ch/publications/iraq_ds.pdf.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
654 c304WA; HL 5138
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed conflict Environment protection Iraq Iraq-Kuwait conflict Ionizing radiation Radiation exposure Surveys Iraq conflict