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.

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Written question

Question

What information MOD has about US legislation providing for monthly payments in respect of different cancers contracted within 40 years of service during American nuclear tests & extent of similarity or otherwise between degree of liability acknowledged by US & accepted by HM Govt - Includes ref to 137 c736W

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

140 c33W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Compensation Cancer Nuclear weapons Radioactivity Testing USA Veterans