HC Deb 03 October 1939 vol 351 cc1837-8W
Mr. Leach

asked the Minister of Supply whether experiments on animals in connection with poison gas are still being performed at the War Department experimental ground, Porton; and whether any dogs or cats have been recently used for these experiments?

Colonel Llewellin

Experiments on animals in connection with poison gas are still being carried out at the War Department Experimental Station, Porton. No dogs have been subjected to experiments but two cats have been so subjected during the present year.