§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
On what date Dr Tony Hall commenced work as a physician for the medical assessment programme of the Ministry of Defence; what were his duties and designation; in how many reports on veterans of the 1990–91 Gulf conflict he was involved; and why his employment was terminated. [HL4083]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach)Dr Tony Hall commenced work at the Gulf Veterans' Medical Assessment Programme from 14 July 1997. He was employed as a civilian consultant physician. His duties were to investigate patients' medical complaints and, so far as possible, to make a diagnosis and to recommend management, or referral to relevant medical practitioners where appropriate. He also provided reassurance where no illness was found. In the period from 14 July 1997 to 10 December 1997 (when he went on extended leave) he saw 212 patients.
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