HC Deb 29 February 1968 vol 759 cc407-8W
52. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what patent licences are in existence in relation to the compound CS, ortho chloro benzyl malono nitrile.

Mr. Mason:

None.

53. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what non-exclusive rights in respect of CS, ortho chloro benzyl malono nitrile, are vested in Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. Mason:

CS itself is not patented anywhere in the world. Her Majesty's Government's rights are identical with those of any other country.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what licences of know-how are in existence in relation to the compound CS, ortho chloro benzyl malono nitrile.

Mr. Mason:

None.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what instructions he has given to the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton, in relation to the licensing of CS, ortho chloro benzyl malono nitrite.

Mr. Mason:

None.