Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 February 1991. It was answered by Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 February 1991 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Written question

Question

Whether he will now reconsider the benefit and compensation claims of nuclear test veterans who took part in the British nuclear test programme from 1952 until 1958, including the clean up programme up to 1964.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

185 c593W;185 c595W

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Compensation Applications Cancer Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Social security benefits Testing Carcinogens Veterans