'My blood ran cold' when Novichok was discovered in Salisbury, says scientist

The transcript discusses the speaker's initial shock upon realizing the involvement of Novichok, a highly hazardous chemical, in an incident. It highlights the challenges faced during the cleanup process at DSTL and the large-scale response required. The speaker emphasizes the evolving nature of threats and the importance of preparedness, describing the organization as a national asset in dealing with hazardous materials.

What was the speaker's initial reaction upon realizing the involvement of Novichok?

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Relief

• Shock

What was one of the main challenges faced during the cleanup of the Novichok incident?

• Public protests

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of personnel

• Identifying the material's location

How does the speaker describe the organization's response to the Novichok incident?

• Minimal

• Delayed

• Large-scale

• Uncoordinated

What does the speaker emphasize about the nature of threats faced by the organization?

• They evolve and change

• They are predictable

• They are decreasing

• They are static

What is the organization's role according to the speaker?

• To avoid any involvement in national security

• To focus solely on financial threats

• To deal with the most hazardous materials

• To ignore hazardous materials