Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Peter Grant (Scottish National Party), on Wednesday, 6 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 26 members in total.
Compensation for nuclear test veterans
That this House recognises the contribution of the nuclear test veterans, including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans who were present during the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967; acknowledges the sacrifices made by more than 20,000 British personnel who took part in these atomic tests; notes that nuclear test veterans have suffered various health conditions as a result of exposure to high levels of ionising radiation; welcomes the decision to award commemorative service medals honouring the nuclear test veterans, whilst also questioning why it took over half a century for such medallic recognition to be granted; laments the fact that thousands of nuclear test veterans died without their sacrifice being formally acknowledged; believes that current measures do not go far enough; and calls for a package of financial compensation for nuclear test veterans and their families.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1580
- Session
- 2022-23
- Other sponsors
- Carol Monaghan
- Brendan O'Hara
- Chris Stephens
- Philippa Whitford
- Marion Fellows
- Subjects
- Compensation Radiation exposure Veterans
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2023-10-05 20:54:01 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/61323
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