§ Dr. GibsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with pharmaceutical companies about facilities used for the creation of biological organisms and toxins with potential for warfare. [8620]
§ Jacqui SmithI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health has had no such discussions.
§ Dr. GibsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what vaccines the Government have in place to treat biological agents, organisms and toxins affecting the population. [8619]
§ Jacqui SmithI have been asked to reply.
We have existing stocks across the whole range of potential bioterrorist threats. Our contingency planning is responsible and proportionate. For security reasons, we cannot reveal levels or locations of either vaccine or antibiotic stocks.