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Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Monday, 8 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Thursday, 11 May 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he last met ex-British service personnel nuclear test victims to discuss compensation for damage to health; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mrs. Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he last met ex-British service personnel nuclear test victims to discuss compensation for damage to health; and if he will make a statement. [121614] Dr. Moonie: There have been no meetings between my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence and British nuclear test veterans to discuss compensation. There have, however, been extensive exchanges of correspondence relating to compensation between Defence Ministers and the British Nuclear Tests Veterans Association, as well as with Members of Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121614; 349 c449W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Compensation Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Ministers Testing Veterans
Link
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