To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons the number of animal experiments at the chemical and biological defence establishment, Porton Down, has increased since 1993. - Text of letter from John Chisholm Chief Executive ofthe Chemical and Biological Defence Sector.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons the number of animal experiments at the chemical and biological defence establishment, Porton Down, has increased since 1993. - Text of letter from John Chisholm Chief Executive ofthe Chemical and Biological Defence Sector.

What studies have been carried out by the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment to evaluate the long-term health effects of short-term exposure to the nerve agent Sarin; when these studies were carried out; and what were the conclusions of these studies. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of Chemical...

What studies have been carried out by the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment to evaluate the long-term health effects of short-term exposure to the nerve agent Sarin; when these studies were carried out; and what were the conclusions of these studies. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of Chemical...

What were the conclusions of the skin and eye sensitivity tests conducted by the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down, involving CS gas and service volunteers; and from what source the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment obtained the CS gas for its tests and studies involving service volunteers. -...

What were the conclusions of the skin and eye sensitivity tests conducted by the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down, involving CS gas and service volunteers; and from what source the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment obtained the CS gas for its tests and studies involving service volunteers. -...

Pursuant to his Answer of 24th February, Official Report, 255 c378-9W, when the results of the research into GF were first exchanged with the United States of America. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of Defence Evaluation Research Agency.

Pursuant to his Answer of 24th February, Official Report, 255 c378-9W, when the results of the research into GF were first exchanged with the United States of America. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of Defence Evaluation Research Agency.

What work has been carried out by the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment into the sensory irritant agent bromobenzyl cyanide; when this work was carried out; where this work was carried out; what were the purpose and conclusions of this work; and if this work involved service volunteers. - Text...

What work has been carried out by the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment into the sensory irritant agent bromobenzyl cyanide; when this work was carried out; where this work was carried out; what were the purpose and conclusions of this work; and if this work involved service volunteers. - Text...

What stocks of nerve agents his Department possesses. - Text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE. - No figure given.

What stocks of nerve agents his Department possesses. - Text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE. - No figure given.

If his Department is in possession of the nerve agent Sarin; his Department has undertaken research into the effects of the nerve agent Sarin. - Text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

If his Department is in possession of the nerve agent Sarin; his Department has undertaken research into the effects of the nerve agent Sarin. - Text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

What assessment he has made of progress in development of the Silver II electro-chemical disposal method. - Text of letter from Graham Pearson of Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment.

What assessment he has made of progress in development of the Silver II electro-chemical disposal method. - Text of letter from Graham Pearson of Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment.

How many (a) officers and (b) other ranks have volunteered since 1965 to participate in experiments at Porton Down. - Text of letter from Graham Pearson dated 20th March 1995. Inc table.

How many (a) officers and (b) other ranks have volunteered since 1965 to participate in experiments at Porton Down. - Text of letter from Graham Pearson dated 20th March 1995. Inc table.

Pursuant to 253 c887-8W, in which scientific journals the results of the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment's studies on NAPS were published; when NAPS was first issued for use by the armed forces; in which years the results of these studies were exchanged with other countries; and under which defence...

Pursuant to 253 c887-8W, in which scientific journals the results of the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment's studies on NAPS were published; when NAPS was first issued for use by the armed forces; in which years the results of these studies were exchanged with other countries; and under which defence...

Pursuant to 251 c889W, when the S10 respirator was issued for use by the armed forces; when the NATO triptych was laid down; and what are its provisions. - Includes text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

Pursuant to 251 c889W, when the S10 respirator was issued for use by the armed forces; when the NATO triptych was laid down; and what are its provisions. - Includes text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

How many service volunteers have been involved in studies with the S6 respirator at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down since 1965; in which years these studies took place; what was the nature and purpose of these studies; and under which defence agreement the results of these studies...

How many service volunteers have been involved in studies with the S6 respirator at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down since 1965; in which years these studies took place; what was the nature and purpose of these studies; and under which defence agreement the results of these studies...

How many times staff in (a) the Biology Division and (b) the Chemistry and Decontamination Division of the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down, have published the results of their research in scientific journals in the past two years; when they were published; and in which journals. - Includes...

How many times staff in (a) the Biology Division and (b) the Chemistry and Decontamination Division of the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down, have published the results of their research in scientific journals in the past two years; when they were published; and in which journals. - Includes...

What was the purpose of research on the nerve agent GB at the nerve agent plant at Nancekuke, Cornwall; what quantities of nerve agent GB were used at this research; when the results of this research were shared with other countries; and under which defence agreements these results were exchanged....

What was the purpose of research on the nerve agent GB at the nerve agent plant at Nancekuke, Cornwall; what quantities of nerve agent GB were used at this research; when the results of this research were shared with other countries; and under which defence agreements these results were exchanged....

Pursuant to his Answer of 3rd February, Official Report, column 888, what was the conclusion of the studies to find out if it was easier to produce the nerve agent GE than the nerve agent GB; in which years these studies were carried out; and when the results of these...

Pursuant to his Answer of 3rd February, Official Report, column 888, what was the conclusion of the studies to find out if it was easier to produce the nerve agent GE than the nerve agent GB; in which years these studies were carried out; and when the results of these...

When the current Director-General of the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down is expected to retire; and what is the name and background of his appointed successor. - Includes details and text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

When the current Director-General of the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down is expected to retire; and what is the name and background of his appointed successor. - Includes details and text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

Pursuant to 255 c886W, how many safety audits of the Chemica l and Biological Defence Establishment have been carried out by the Safety Services Organisation of his Department since 1965. - Includes text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

Pursuant to 255 c886W, how many safety audits of the Chemica l and Biological Defence Establishment have been carried out by the Safety Services Organisation of his Department since 1965. - Includes text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

What research has been carried out on the nerve agent VX at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down since the closure of the nerve agent plant at Nancekuke; what quantity of the nerve agent VX has been used in this research at Porton Down; when the results...

What research has been carried out on the nerve agent VX at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down since the closure of the nerve agent plant at Nancekuke; what quantity of the nerve agent VX has been used in this research at Porton Down; when the results...

What were the names of the experiments carried out by the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment on service volunteers with the incapacitating agent BZ since 1965; in which years each of these experiments took place; how many service volunteers were involved; what was the nature of these experiments; what were...

What were the names of the experiments carried out by the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment on service volunteers with the incapacitating agent BZ since 1965; in which years each of these experiments took place; how many service volunteers were involved; what was the nature of these experiments; what were...