HC Deb 15 July 1992 vol 211 c816W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many scientific procedures have been carried out on animals at the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton Down in each of the last 10 years.

Mr. Aitken

This is a matter for the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment under its framework document. I have asked the chief executive of CBDE to write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the site of special scientific interest agreement with English Nature in relation to Porton Down.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

This is a matter for the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment under its framework document. I have asked the chief executive of the CBDE to reply direct to the hon. Member.