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Written question asked by Ian Gibson (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 October 2001. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 October 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with pharmaceutical companies about facilities used for the creation of biological organisms and toxins with potential for warfare. - Have been asked to reply. My RtHon Friend the Secretary of State for Health has had no such discussions.
Answer

Dr. Gibson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with pharmaceutical companies about facilities used for the creation of biological organisms and toxins with potential for warfare. [8620] Jacqui Smith: I have been asked to reply. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health has had no such discussions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8620; 373 c664W;373 c666W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Biological weapons Drugs Industry Facilities
Link
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