To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2005, Official Report, column 2347W, on Porton Down, if on visits in January and March 1992 Ministry of Defence employees (a) visited Roodeplaat Research Laboratory and (b) met its officials.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2005, Official Report, column 2347W, on Porton Down, if on visits in January and March 1992 Ministry of Defence employees (a) visited Roodeplaat Research Laboratory and (b) met its officials.

(3) what (a) collaboration and (b) contact took place between scientists and officials employed by or at (i) the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down and (ii) other institutions funded by the Government, with the Roodeplaat Research Laboratory of South Africa; and if he will make a statement.

(3) what (a) collaboration and (b) contact took place between scientists and officials employed by or at (i) the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down and (ii) other institutions funded by the Government, with the Roodeplaat Research Laboratory of South Africa; and if he will make a statement.

(2) what (a) collaboration and (b) contact took place between scientists and officials employed by or at (i) the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down and (ii) other institutions funded by Her Majesty's Government and Walter Basson of South Africa; and if he will make a statement;

(2) what (a) collaboration and (b) contact took place between scientists and officials employed by or at (i) the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down and (ii) other institutions funded by Her Majesty's Government and Walter Basson of South Africa; and if he will make a statement;

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) on whose authority the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down collaborated with (a) Walter Basson and (b) Roodeplaat Research Laboratory on chemical biological weapon research during the period of the apartheid government in South Africa; and if he will make a...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) on whose authority the Chemical Defence Establishment at Porton Down collaborated with (a) Walter Basson and (b) Roodeplaat Research Laboratory on chemical biological weapon research during the period of the apartheid government in South Africa; and if he will make a...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made in appointing an independent scientist to review the trial reports of the germ warfare trials in the south of England which took place between 1964 and 1977; and what is the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishments evaluation...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made in appointing an independent scientist to review the trial reports of the germ warfare trials in the south of England which took place between 1964 and 1977; and what is the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishments evaluation...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what tests he has carried out on the dangers to humans resulting from the bombing of installations containing (a) Bacillus Anthracis (Cohn), (b) Bacillus Subtilis (Ehrenburg), (c) Clostridium botulinum Type A, (d) Clostridium Tetan, (e) Brucella abartus Biotype 3 and (f) Escherichia...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what tests he has carried out on the dangers to humans resulting from the bombing of installations containing (a) Bacillus Anthracis (Cohn), (b) Bacillus Subtilis (Ehrenburg), (c) Clostridium botulinum Type A, (d) Clostridium Tetan, (e) Brucella abartus Biotype 3 and (f) Escherichia...

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 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.

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...

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...

To comment on the nature of the guidelines and rules provided by the Royal College of Physicians (London) and the British Psychological Society with regard to the service volunteers programmes at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down; and when these guidelines were adopted by the Establishment. -...

To comment on the nature of the guidelines and rules provided by the Royal College of Physicians (London) and the British Psychological Society with regard to the service volunteers programmes at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down; and when these guidelines were adopted by the Establishment. -...

When the ethics committee overseeing the service volunteers programme at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down was set up; for what reasons it was established; what is the purpose and nature of the committee's work; how often it meets; how many members sit on the committee; how...

When the ethics committee overseeing the service volunteers programme at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down was set up; for what reasons it was established; what is the purpose and nature of the committee's work; how often it meets; how many members sit on the committee; how...

What were the conclusions of the studies on CR gas on service volunteers mentioned in his Answer of 24th June, Official Report, column 383W, in relation to the physiological tests to determine the effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems; with which other countries the results of these studies were...

What were the conclusions of the studies on CR gas on service volunteers mentioned in his Answer of 24th June, Official Report, column 383W, in relation to the physiological tests to determine the effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems; with which other countries the results of these studies were...

What was the assessment drawn from the research into the ease of acquisition of the precursors for GD mentioned in his Answer of 24th June, Official Report, columns 378-9W. - Text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

What was the assessment drawn from the research into the ease of acquisition of the precursors for GD mentioned in his Answer of 24th June, Official Report, columns 378-9W. - Text of letter from Graham Pearson of CBDE.

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

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

If the nerve agent pre-treatment set tablets administered to members of the British armed forces in the Gulf War had been put through the normal medical trials; what tests were carried out at the Chemical and Biological Weapons Establishment at Porton Down to analyse the effects of prolonged use of...

If the nerve agent pre-treatment set tablets administered to members of the British armed forces in the Gulf War had been put through the normal medical trials; what tests were carried out at the Chemical and Biological Weapons Establishment at Porton Down to analyse the effects of prolonged use of...

In view of the pronouncement of Dr Graham Pearson of the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment (557 c78-9WA, 26 July 1994) that, although NAIADs (Nerve Agent Immobilised Enzyme Alarm and Detector), "like all other chemical warfare agent detectors, can respond to substances other than chemical warfare agents, it is important...

In view of the pronouncement of Dr Graham Pearson of the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment (557 c78-9WA, 26 July 1994) that, although NAIADs (Nerve Agent Immobilised Enzyme Alarm and Detector), "like all other chemical warfare agent detectors, can respond to substances other than chemical warfare agents, it is important...