Written question asked by Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 July 2011.
Armed Forces: Compensation
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much the Ministry of Defence has spent defending the appeals at the War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Tribunal regarding the effects ofionising radiation experienced by servicemen who took part in nuclear testing, including money spent on solicitors, barristers and experts.
- Answer
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To date the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has spent £288,110 defending the appeals. This figure excludes VAT and does not include the cost of any associated MoD staff effort or obtaining security clearances for individuals involved in the cases.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 10684; 729 c200-1WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Compensation Appeals Legal costs Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Ministry of Defence Testing Veterans
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