§ Mr. Russell BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what responses have been received to his Department's consulative document on screening arrangements for service personnel and civilians who have served in the Balkans and the Gulf and who are concerned about exposure to depleted uranium; and if he will make a statement. [155986]
§ Dr. MoonieI am pleased to say that we have received a total of 32 very helpful and constructive responses to our consultative document on the technical aspects of a screening programme. These are being used in the development of plans for the next stage of work. We now 549W plan to publish a second consultative document with our proposals by 11 April. This is a little later than we had hoped, but the change is necessary if We are to take proper account of the comments we have received.