Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 October 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence;Defence Evaluation and Research Agency

Question: How many individuals took part in the service volunteers programme at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment during (a) 1994 and (b) 1995. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of DERA. Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Livingstone: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many individuals took part in the service volunteers programme at the chemical and biological defence establishment during (a) 1994 and (b) 1995. [726] Mr. Soames: This is a matter for the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency under its framework document. I have asked the Chief Executive, DERA, to write to the hon. Member. Letter from John Chisholm to Mr. Ken Livingstone, dated 30 October 1996: As Chief Executive of the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA) which now includes the former Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment (CBDE), I have been asked to reply to your question concerning the numbers of volunteers who participated in the service volunteer programme at Porton Down in 1994 and 1995. The volunteer records show that ninety six individuals came to Porton Down to take part in the volunteer programme in 1994 and fifty eight in 1995. I hope this information is helpful.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 726; 284 c171W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Chemical and biological warfare Defence Research Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment Human experiments
Contains statistics: Yes