HC Deb 17 July 1963 vol 681 c62W
70. Mr. Awbery

asked the Secretary of State for War for what purpose the germ warfare centre at Porton is being maintained; and to what use it is now being put.

Mr. Godber

The Microbiological Research Establishment at Porton is maintained to assess the risk to this country of the use of biological agents against it, and to develop protective measures against such attack.