§ 21. Mr. Gouldasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the work of the chemical Weapons Research Establishment at Porton Down.
§ 25. Mr. Rogersasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the work of the chemical Weapons Research Establishment at Porton Down.
§ Mr. LeeThe primary role of the Chemical Defence Establishment is to carry out research and development in order to improve our defences against attack by chemical weapons. This involves the detection of chemical agents, the protection of personnel and equipment, and therapy. The establishment has other roles, including research to improve our protection against biological attack; the study of wounds with a view to improving medical understanding and hence treatment; work relating to the safe use of riot control agents; and research into screening and coloured smokes.