HC Deb 11 March 1968 vol 760 cc231-2W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence, what part has been played by the Microbiological Research Establishment, Porton, in the development of artificial breathing machines.

Mr. Mason

No such work has been performed at the Microbiological Research Establishment, but the Chemical Defence Experimental Establishment has developed equipment which is in the market under the name of the Porton Portable Resuscitator. This device is a simple mechanical substitute for artificial respiration and thus has special interest for organisations such as fire brigades and rescue services.