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Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 1988. It was answered by Timothy Sainsbury (Conservative) on Monday, 7 November 1988 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Written question

Question
What advice is available as to why service men of higher than average levels of good health have not exhibited lower than average levels of cancers, especially multi myeloma & leukaemia, in studies arising out of nuclear tests in 1950s.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140 c30W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Cancer Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Testing Leukaemia Veterans