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http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_566675.html?menu=news.politics.defence Ananova April 15, 2002 Public inquiry urged into Gulf War syndrome -Veterans allege their ill-health may be linked to exposure during the conflict to depleted uranium - used by the British Army in the tip of armour-piercing shells.... A fresh call is being made for the Prime Minister to authorise a public inquiry into Gulf War Syndrome. Solicitors representing more than 600 ex-servicemen who believe they are victims of the illness have contacted Tony Blair. Thousands of veterans of the 1991 war have complained of a range of illnesses since returning from the Gulf, including cancer and nervous system disorders. The Ministry of Defence is carrying out research into veterans' health, but insists no evidence has so far emerged of a specific illness caused by the war. Veterans allege their ill-health may be linked to exposure during the conflict to depleted uranium - used by the British Army in the tip of armour-piercing shells - or organo-phosphate pesticides. There is also speculation about the effects of undergoing multiple vaccinations to protect against the danger of biological warfare agents like anthrax and plague. Patrick Allen, of London solicitors Hodge, Jones & Allen, told Tony Blair that all of these issues should be dealt with by a public inquiry. He wrote: "There continue to be grave worries about the causes of Gulf War illness and the things that went wrong during the war. "Investigations are continuing into the role of depleted uranium and whether this has affected veterans' health. "The way in which multiple vaccinations were administered and the effect that this may have had on veterans' health is of concern. It was disclosed to Parliament that organo-phosphates had been used in the Gulf and purchased from unlicensed local suppliers." __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/ --------------------------- ANTI-NATO INFORMATION LIST ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.a9617B Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
