Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 18 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 March 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 24 March 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether (a) the man-portable chemical agent detector, (b) the light-weight chemical agent detector and (c) the integrated biological protection system will be available for service for war in Iraq; and if he will make a statement. - Including ref to 24 February 2003, 400 c138W.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether (a) the man-portable chemical agent detector, (b) the light-weight chemical agent detector and (c) the integrated biological protection system will be available for service for war in Iraq; and if he will make a statement. [104228] Mr. Ingram: I refer the hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence gave on 24 February 2003, Official Report, column 138W.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 104228; 402 c7-8W;402 c7W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Chemical and biological warfare Defence equipment Iraq Protection Weapons Iraq conflict
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk