Written question asked by Lord Vivian (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2003. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Thursday, 13 March 2003.

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Bach, Lord

Question

What arrangements are in place for nuclear, biological and chemical protection of United Kingdom base areas in the Gulf; and what theatre missile defence will be available. [Hl 1678].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

645 c192WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Armed forces Defence Armed conflict Chemical weapons Deployment Biological weapons Iraq Protection Nuclear weapons Iraq conflict Gulf states Guided weapons