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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 June 1994. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Friday, 24 June 1994 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence;Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment

Question
When his Department last negotiated with the United States of America to supply Britain with a shipment of nerve gas; what prompted the negotiations; and what were the conclusions of the negotiations. - Includes text of letter from Dr G Pearson of CBDE.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
245 c375-6W;245 c373-4W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Chemical and biological warfare Chemical weapons Biological weapons Arms trade Imports USA