HL Deb 23 February 2004 vol 658 cc31-2WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether any toxic pesticides are included in the risk assessments of terrorist attacks; and, if so, which ones. [HL1281]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

The Government are considering a wide variety of potential scenarios within the risk assessments of terrorist attacks.

We do not give specific details as the information would be of use to terrorists.

Lord Rotherwick

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether any assessments or reviews have been undertaken in regard to the use of animal diseases as a weapon for bio-terrorism. [HL1318]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

The Government are considering a wide variety of potential scenarios within the risk assessments of terrorist attacks.

We are not able to give specific details as the information might be of use to terrorists.