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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Jenkins of Putney (Labour). It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 December 1999.


Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question
Whether depleted uranium shells were fired by NATO in the recent attacks in Yugoslavia; and, if so, with what results. [HL 189] - Inc fact that General Clark, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), gave his overall battle damage assessment at a NATO press conference on 16 September. A copy of the transcript has been placed in the Library and can also be obtained from the NATO web site at http://nato.int/kosovo/press/p990916a.htm.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
608 c40 
HL 189 
Session
1999-00
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Ammunition Armed conflict Weapons NATO Serbia Yugoslavia Kosovo Depleted uranium Shells