Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 December 1988. It was answered by Timothy Sainsbury (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 December 1988 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Untitled Written question

Question

How many British military personnel received war pensions following active service on Christmas Island during British nuclear tests there in the 1950s & 1960s. - Disproportionate cost.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

144 c374W;144 c369W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Nuclear weapons Testing War pensions Christmas Island Veterans

Contains statistics

Yes