HC Deb 23 November 1990 vol 181 c234W
Ms. Primarolo

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what were the funds allocated to Porton Down chemical weapons research establishment in 1990; and what will be the level of funding in 1991.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

The budget of the chemical defence establishment, Porton Down for the financial year 1990–91 is some £24 million. Budgets for 1991–92 will be determined in due course.