§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many veterans have had a medical examination under the Gulf veterans medical assessment programme to date; and how many of these have(a) had a second medical examination or (b) been referred to specialists. [5316]
§ Mr. Soames[holding answer 11 December 1995]: To date, a total of 339 veterans have received an initial medical examination under my Department's Gulf medical assessment programme. Twenty-four of these veterans are still in the process of having their tests completed and evaluated. Of the remaining 315 individuals, 80 have received a second examination on the assessment programme and 158 have been referred to specialists.