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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 June 1994. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Friday, 24 June 1994 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence;Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment

Question
What tests and studies have been carried out by Porton Down to assess the so-called pepper sprays; when these tests and experiments were carried out; whether they involved humans and animals; what were the conclusions of these studies; when the results of these studies and tests were exchanged with other United Kingdom government departments and other countries; and with which other countries and United Kingdom government departments these results were shared. - Includes text of letter from Dr G Pearson of CBDE.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
245 c375W;245 c373W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Armed forces Chemical and biological warfare Defence Chemical weapons Biological weapons Animal experiments Research Testing Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment