Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999.

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Hayman, Baroness

Question

Whether they have taken any action in response to the maintenance by the United States of the smallpox virus and its decision in 1997 to devote $322 million to make new vaccines for the military; and whether they have studied the implications for world health of other countries, such as Israel, maintaining variola stocks. [HL 3380].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3380; 604 c178WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Environmental health Research Vaccination USA Viral diseases Smallpox