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In the case of the genetically modified virus containing a scorpion gene released into a field at Wytham, near Oxford, whether; (a) the "precautionary principle" or the "polluter pays principle" operate, and whether this experiment qualifies as an "ultra-hazardous activity" to which strict liability would apply; (b) insurance has been...

Asked by
Lord Kennet (Labour)
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Written questions
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Answered
Date
5 July 1994
Reference
556 c70-1WA
House
House of Lords
Who in law is responsible and therefore liable for damages if genetically modified virus containing a scorpion gene escapes from field at Wytham near Oxford into general environment and affects organisms other than those intended. -
Asked by
Lord Kennet (Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
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Answered
Date
30 June 1994
Reference
556 c865
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House of Lords
Answered by
Earl of Arran (Conservative)
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Oral answers to questions
Date
30 June 1994
Reference
556 c865
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Earl of Arran (Conservative)
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Oral answers to questions
Date
30 June 1994
Reference
556 c865
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House of Lords

Whether in light of public disquiet about their interpretation of their liability towards the soldiers whose legs were blown off in Canada, HMG will examine the desirability of requiring any commercial firm contracting for the use of HMs forces comprehensively to insure those they are being permitted to employ.

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Lord Kennet (Labour)
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Written questions
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Answered
Date
24 July 1991
Reference
531 c62WA
House
House of Lords

Why Royal Ordnance plc is not being required to provide full and comprehensive insurance cover for the men they are employing in what is understood to be dangerous work; whether the firm has recognised any liability to the Ministry of Defence in the event of the men being harmed or...

Asked by
Lord Kennet (Labour)
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Written questions
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Answered
Date
1 July 1991
Reference
530 c55WA
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House of Lords
Answered by
Earl of Arran (Conservative)
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Oral answers to questions
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26 July 1990
Reference
521 c1793
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House of Lords
What international convention, or, if none, what other agreement, establishes appropriate liability provisions to cover movements of US ships carrying stocks of nerve gas from Federal Republic of Germany through English Channel, that is within either British or French territorial waters & within area of traffic management. - None.
Asked by
Lord Kennet (Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
26 July 1990
Reference
521 c1793
House
House of Lords