Defence Minister Bjoern Tore Godal is critical of the flow of information between NATO and the member nations and the internal information flow in the Norwegian Defence Forces, with regard to the use of depleted uranium in shells and grenades.

Godal says that the consequenses were that not all the personnel concerned received satisfactory instruction regarding the danger involved, when using this ammunition.

However, he says he has no basis for believing that Norwegian personnel have been exposed to dangerous levels of radiation during their service in Kosovo, putting their health at risk.

Neither does he see any need for any further action on this point.

(NRK)