HL Deb 10 April 2000 vol 612 c8WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they anticipate the epidemiological study into morbidity and mortality among Gulf war veterans, conducted by Professor Nicola Cherry at Manchester University, will be published. [HL1810]

The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean)

Results from the first stage of the Manchester University epidemiological studies into morbidity and mortality among UK Gulf veterans have been submitted for publication in peer reviewed scientific literature. The mortality paper has been accepted for publication. Her Majesty's Government have no control over the timing of publication, which is a matter for the relevant journals.