HC Deb 17 May 1985 vol 79 c265W
Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what information he has as to the countries which have a chemical warfare capacity.

Mr. Lee

The technology involved in producing most chemical weapons is not very advanced and any industrialised nation could probably develop such weapons if it so desired.

Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Defence by what method his Department estimates the Russian chemical stockpile to include over 300,000 tonnes of nerve gas.

Mr. Lee

Careful assessment of all information available.