To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when between 1st January 1994 and 1st January 1997 the Independent Ethics Committee overseeing human experiments at the chemical defence establishment discussed the question of the possible long-term effects of (a) nerve gas, (b) mustard gas and (c) pepper gas on humans.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when between 1st January 1994 and 1st January 1997 the Independent Ethics Committee overseeing human experiments at the chemical defence establishment discussed the question of the possible long-term effects of (a) nerve gas, (b) mustard gas and (c) pepper gas on humans.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what dates between 1st January 1997 and 1st January 1999 the Independent Ethics Committee overseeing human experiments at the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down discussed the question of the possible long-term effects of nerve gas on humans during its meetings.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what dates between 1st January 1997 and 1st January 1999 the Independent Ethics Committee overseeing human experiments at the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down discussed the question of the possible long-term effects of nerve gas on humans during its meetings.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 20th March, 382 c316W, regarding Porton Down, if he will place in the Library a copy of the protocol drawn up by the chemical defence establishment for the experiment which was recorded in 1973 in the report...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 20th March, 382 c316W, regarding Porton Down, if he will place in the Library a copy of the protocol drawn up by the chemical defence establishment for the experiment which was recorded in 1973 in the report...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what dates since 1st January 1999 the Independent Ethics Committee overseeing human experiments at the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down has discussed the long-term effects of nerve gas on humans during its meetings.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what dates since 1st January 1999 the Independent Ethics Committee overseeing human experiments at the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down has discussed the long-term effects of nerve gas on humans during its meetings.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what dates the independent Ethics Committee of the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down, scrutinised the study which took place in August 2000 involving RAF volunteers at the Rapier Detachment Engagement Trainer at RAF Honington; and if he will place in the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what dates the independent Ethics Committee of the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down, scrutinised the study which took place in August 2000 involving RAF volunteers at the Rapier Detachment Engagement Trainer at RAF Honington; and if he will place in the...

By what mechanisms the unclassified versions of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee's substantive reports are made public; and if he will assess the advantages of making public the annual reports and minutes of the independent ethics committee of the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down, in the same way....

By what mechanisms the unclassified versions of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee's substantive reports are made public; and if he will assess the advantages of making public the annual reports and minutes of the independent ethics committee of the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down, in the same way....

When the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down introduced its practice of considering the possible long-term health effects of a chemical before it is exposed to service personnel who are taking part in the service volunteers programme. - Text of letter from J Chisholm of Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.

When the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down introduced its practice of considering the possible long-term health effects of a chemical before it is exposed to service personnel who are taking part in the service volunteers programme. - Text of letter from J Chisholm of Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.

What are the current security classifications of each of the annual reports produced by the Ethics Committee overseeing the service volunteers programme at the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down since 1966.

What are the current security classifications of each of the annual reports produced by the Ethics Committee overseeing the service volunteers programme at the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down since 1966.

How many members of the Ethics Committee overseeing the service volunteers programme at the Chemical Defence Establishment since 1991 had previously (a) served on a committee related to the work of Porton Down, (b) worked at Porton Down and (c) been in receipt of an extramural contract from Porton Down.

How many members of the Ethics Committee overseeing the service volunteers programme at the Chemical Defence Establishment since 1991 had previously (a) served on a committee related to the work of Porton Down, (b) worked at Porton Down and (c) been in receipt of an extramural contract from Porton Down.

On what grounds members of the Ethics Committee overseeing the service volunteers programme at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment are chosen; if members are required to sign the Official Secrets Act; what access they are given to classified information; and what annual reports this committee produces on its work.

On what grounds members of the Ethics Committee overseeing the service volunteers programme at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment are chosen; if members are required to sign the Official Secrets Act; what access they are given to classified information; and what annual reports this committee produces on its work.

On how many occasions studies involving service volunteers at Porton Down started without the permission of the Committee on the Safety of Human Experiments or the Independent Ethics Committee; and if the Committee on the Safety of Human Experiments included members who were not on the staff of Porton Down;...

On how many occasions studies involving service volunteers at Porton Down started without the permission of the Committee on the Safety of Human Experiments or the Independent Ethics Committee; and if the Committee on the Safety of Human Experiments included members who were not on the staff of Porton Down;...

If the 21 safety audits referred to in his Answer of 18 July, Official Report, columns 175-6W reviewed the arrangements for carrying out tests and studies in the service volunteer programme. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of DERA.

If the 21 safety audits referred to in his Answer of 18 July, Official Report, columns 175-6W reviewed the arrangements for carrying out tests and studies in the service volunteer programme. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of DERA.

What arrangements have existed to warn service personnel who took part in tests and studies in the service volunteers' programme at the chemical warfare establishment at Porton Down since 1965 of the risks to their health, both in the short-term and long-term, of the experiments; when these arrangements were put...

What arrangements have existed to warn service personnel who took part in tests and studies in the service volunteers' programme at the chemical warfare establishment at Porton Down since 1965 of the risks to their health, both in the short-term and long-term, of the experiments; when these arrangements were put...

Pursuant to his Answer of 6th July, Official Report, column 370W, if he will list the current members of the independent ethics committee; and if he will consider placing in the Library copies of the minutes of this committee with the matters of commercial and defence sensitivity removed.

Pursuant to his Answer of 6th July, Official Report, column 370W, if he will list the current members of the independent ethics committee; and if he will consider placing in the Library copies of the minutes of this committee with the matters of commercial and defence sensitivity removed.

On what grounds it was considered necessary to create an Independent Ethics Committee in July 1991 to oversee the service volunteer programme at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down; why the previous committee of Porton Down medical officers was set up; on what date it was set up;...

On what grounds it was considered necessary to create an Independent Ethics Committee in July 1991 to oversee the service volunteer programme at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down; why the previous committee of Porton Down medical officers was set up; on what date it was set up;...

How long Professor Hugh Dudley has been the chair of the ethics committee overseeing the service volunteers programme at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down; who else is currently serving on this committee; how many members of Porton Down staff serve on this Committee and what post they...

How long Professor Hugh Dudley has been the chair of the ethics committee overseeing the service volunteers programme at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down; who else is currently serving on this committee; how many members of Porton Down staff serve on this Committee and what post they...