Whether they will facilitate an independent epidemiological study of the incidence and prevalence of cancer and foetal abnormality in southern Iraq since the 1990–91 Gulf War.

Whether they will facilitate an independent epidemiological study of the incidence and prevalence of cancer and foetal abnormality in southern Iraq since the 1990–91 Gulf War.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What is their assessment of reports that since the 1990–91 Gulf War there has been a significant increase in the incidence and severity of cancer and foetal abnormality in southern Iraq; and

asked Her Majesty's Government:What is their assessment of reports that since the 1990–91 Gulf War there has been a significant increase in the incidence and severity of cancer and foetal abnormality in southern Iraq; and

Supplementary business question on provision of cancer services.

Supplementary business question on provision of cancer services.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what studies have been made of cancer rates in Iraq (a) from 1991 to 2002 and (b) since the end of hostilities on 1st May 2003.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what studies have been made of cancer rates in Iraq (a) from 1991 to 2002 and (b) since the end of hostilities on 1st May 2003.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if he will make a statement on shortages of (a) antisera (anti-snake venom) and (b) anti-cancer medicines in Iraq. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if he will make a statement on shortages of (a) antisera (anti-snake venom) and (b) anti-cancer medicines in Iraq. - Inc figures.

Whether they will, if necessary in conjunction with the World Health Organisation and the International Atomic Energy Authority, assist Iraqi health personnel to conduct an appropriate high quality epidemiological survey of the area of South Iraq which they control so as to assess persistent Iraqi claims of increased rates of...

Whether they will, if necessary in conjunction with the World Health Organisation and the International Atomic Energy Authority, assist Iraqi health personnel to conduct an appropriate high quality epidemiological survey of the area of South Iraq which they control so as to assess persistent Iraqi claims of increased rates of...

Supplementary business question on healthcare services for women with cancer.

Supplementary business question on healthcare services for women with cancer.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development, what assessment he has made of changes in cancer rates amongst children in Southern Iraq since 1991.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development, what assessment he has made of changes in cancer rates amongst children in Southern Iraq since 1991.

Letter dated 21.01.2003 from Lewis Moonie MP to Colin Pickthall MP regarding issues relating to veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf conflict. Incl. (a) table showing the number of deaths to UK gulf veterans 1 April 1991 to 30 June 2002, (b) deaths due to neoplasms (cancers) among Gulf veterans 1 April 1991 to 30 June 2002. MOD. 2003.

Letter dated 21.01.2003 from Lewis Moonie MP to Colin Pickthall MP regarding issues relating to veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf conflict. Incl. (a) table showing the number of deaths to UK gulf veterans 1 April 1991 to 30 June 2002, (b) deaths due to neoplasms (cancers) among Gulf veterans 1...

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether the WHO study of possible increased cancer rates in southern Iraq and their causes has begun; and what the UK contribution to the study is proposed to be - (Holding answer 29 October 2002).

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether the WHO study of possible increased cancer rates in southern Iraq and their causes has begun; and what the UK contribution to the study is proposed to be - (Holding answer 29 October 2002).

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the Government will make representations to the UN Sanctions Committee for the early release of (a) food-testing equipment and (b) equipment to combat cancer, which is being held from entry into Iraq.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the Government will make representations to the UN Sanctions Committee for the early release of (a) food-testing equipment and (b) equipment to combat cancer, which is being held from entry into Iraq.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she has received the conclusions of the World Health Organisation study on the possible increase of cancer rates in Southern Iraq; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she has received the conclusions of the World Health Organisation study on the possible increase of cancer rates in Southern Iraq; and if she will make a statement.

Whether in the light of the statement by the Lord Burlison on 8 December (H.L. Deb., c1275) that the Ministry of Defence will welcome any assessment of ill health in Iraq, they will now press the United Nations to authorise an independent expert epidemiological investigation into the reported increase in...

Whether in the light of the statement by the Lord Burlison on 8 December (H.L. Deb., c1275) that the Ministry of Defence will welcome any assessment of ill health in Iraq, they will now press the United Nations to authorise an independent expert epidemiological investigation into the reported increase in...

Adjournment debate on government policy towards Iraq.

Adjournment debate on government policy towards Iraq.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the sanctions imposed by the international community on Iraq have affected the supply of radioactive isotopes for the treatment of cancer there.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the sanctions imposed by the international community on Iraq have affected the supply of radioactive isotopes for the treatment of cancer there.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will meet Karol Sikora, Chief of the WHO Cancer Programme and Professor of International Cancer Medicine, to discuss the cancer situation in Iraq.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will meet Karol Sikora, Chief of the WHO Cancer Programme and Professor of International Cancer Medicine, to discuss the cancer situation in Iraq.