Written question asked by Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 30 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 April 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 April 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he received the report of the Laboratory of the Government Chemist on its analysis of clothing taken from children at Lairg Primary School, Sutherland, following an incident on 15th February; and if he will make a statement. - Includes fact that will write.

Answer: Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he received the report of the Laboratory of the Government Chemist on its analysis of clothing taken from children at Lairg Primary School, Sutherland, following an incident on 15 February; and if he will make a statement. [156891] Dr. Moonie: As I said in my letter of 8 March to the right hon. Member, the incident on 15 February at Lairg Primary School was being investigated. The report of the Laboratory of the Government Chemist was received by the RAF Police Defence Flying Complaints Investigation Team (DFCIT) on 27 March. The results show no trace of any aviation product or noxious substance. The full DFCIT investigation into the incident is nearing completion and I will write once the RAF Police report is to hand.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 156891; 366 c199W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Air force Health hazards Military aircraft Low flying Scotland Schools Lairg School
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