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MoD documents on depleted uranium

UK Gulf veterans mortality data

1990/1991 Gulf conflict – UK Gulf veterans mortality data: causes of death MoD site 14 July 2006 Defence Analytical Services Agency (DASA) report.

There were no statistically significant differences overall or in any of the cause groups analysed between the Gulf veterans and the Era comparison group.

Protocols for DU survey in Kosovo

Proposed protocols for a survey in Kosovo, issued May 2001. The closing date for comments is 20 July 2001.

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Environmental surveillance in Kosovo: DRPS report No 6/2001 (pdf format 420KB Help)

Screening: 2nd consultative document

UK Ministry of Defence, The Second Consultative Document on the Introduction of a Voluntary Screening Programme for Depleted Uranium, An invitation to comment on MOD proposal, London, 11 April 2001. Nominations for membership of the Oversight Board are required by 1 June 2001. The consultation period ends on 4 July 2001. Source: http://www.mod.uk/data/[(1223)-11-04-2001]du_consultation2.pdf

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Screening: Responses to 1st consultative document

UK Ministry of Defence, Introduction of a Voluntary Screening Programme Following Health Concerns in Respect of Depleted Uranium, A summary of responses received by MOD resulting from the MOD Consultation Document "An invitation to professional and official bodies to comment on technical issues, London, 11 April 2001 Source: http://www.mod.uk/data/[(1217)-11-04-2001]du_responses.pdf

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Screening: 1st consultative document

Ministry of Defence - Introduction of a Voluntary Screening Programme Following Health Concerns in Respect of Depleted Uranium - An invitation to professional and official bodies to comment on technical issues - 12 February 2001

Scope: The balance of this consultation document addresses the "additional appropriate voluntary screening programme" announced by Ministers. It is primarily concerned with the scientific and medical issues of screening for exposure to DU. It does not address in detail at this stage what screening should be given to specific groups (eg Gulf or Balkans Veterans). This will be addressed once the scientific and medical issues have been resolved. This consultation document seeks views on a number of issues. MoD would be very grateful for any comments from individuals or institutions (including those not mentioned in the consultative document) on the issues raised. The point of contact for any queries or responses should be Brigadier Lillywhite at MoD whose details are given in the consultative document. The consultation period ends on 9th March.

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