Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 May 2004. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 May 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many scientists have come forward voluntarily since 16th July 2003 and approached the Iraq Survey Group with evidence of weapons of mass destruction and related programmes in Iraq; and when he next expects to present to Parliament an updated document of collated evidence.

Answer: Mr. Ancram: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many scientists have come forward voluntarily since 16 July 2003 and approached the Iraq Survey Group with evidence of weapons of mass destruction and related programmes in Iraq; and when he next expects to present to Parliament an updated document of collated evidence. [175567] Mr. Hoon: Some Iraqi civilians, including scientists, have approached the Iraq Survey Group with information. However, the Ministry of Defence does not hold exact figures. The Iraq Survey Group has produced two interim reports, in October 2003 and March 2004, and a further report is expected later this year.

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