§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how much depleted uranium is left behind in tank gun barrels after the firing of depleted uranium rounds; [146579]
(2) how much depleted uranium is extracted from the barrel of tanks and evacuated into the atmosphere during the firing of depleted uranium rounds; [146580]
(3) what research his Department has undertaken into the potential risks to tank crews of firing depleted uranium rounds; and if he will publish the research. [146578]
§ Mr. Spellar[holding answer 22 January 2001]: MOD officials are researching the reports addressing the issues raised. I will write to the right hon. Member once the review is complete, and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 5 February 2001, Official Report, column 358W, if he will publish a list 57W on the reports on depleted uranium commissioned by his Department from DERA; and if he will place copies of these reports in the Library. [149650]
§ Mr. SpellarI will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.