HC Deb 22 January 1988 vol 125 c900W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what complaints or representations he has received from service men or women or their representatives about ill effects following the testing of nerve gases or other chemicals upon them; whether any compensation has been paid or is being considered; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sainsbury

In the last 10 years there have been 15 inquiries from service men or women or their representatives concerning the testing of nerve gases or other chemicals upon them, none of which have resulted in any claims being made.