HC Deb 22 May 1968 vol 765 cc92-3W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what help is given to countries in East Africa by the Microbiological Research Establishment, and Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton.

Mr. John Morris

As I have explained in answer today to another Question by my hon. Friend, the Microbiological Research Establishment has seconded an entomologist to work for the World Health Organisation in Tanzania. The Chemical Defence Experimental Establishment is not currently providing any help in East Africa but it has in the past made a study of locust control in this area and it continues to provide support to the Tropical Pesticides Research Unit which is accommodated at the Establishment at Porton.