Written Question · S2W-15224 · Session 2
What information it has on how many ex-armed services personnel have presented themselves to the NHS citing some form of illness as a resul…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on how many ex-armed services personnel have presented themselves to the NHS citing some form of illness as a result of service in the Gulf War of 1991 and, if it does not have such information, whether it will ensure that action is taken to collate such information in future, including the nature of the illnesses reported, treatments offered and cost to the NHS.
The answer
Information on the number of ex-armed services personnel who have presented themselves to the NHS citing some form of illness as a result of service in the Gulf War of 1991 is not held centrally.
The Ministry of Defence is working with the Medical Research Council to determine how recent research into Gulf Veteran’s illnesses can be taken forward on a UK-wide basis.
The Ministry of Defence is working with the Medical Research Council to determine how recent research into Gulf Veteran’s illnesses can be taken forward on a UK-wide basis.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-15224 by reference.