Written question asked by Roger Gale (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 December 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 December 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects to offer a substantive response to Letters before Action received from legal representatives acting on behalf of members of the British Nuclear Tests Veterans' Association. - (Holding answer 20 December 2004).

Answer: Mr. Gale: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to offer a substantive response to Letters before Action received from legal representatives acting on behalf of members of the British Nuclear Tests Veterans' Association. [205945] Mr. Caplin: [holding answer 20 December 2004]: A Letter of Claim, as opposed to a Letter Before Action, was sent to the Ministry of Defence on 15 November 2004, but never received. However, solicitors acting for the British Nuclear Test Veterans have now provided a copy, which will be replied to within the three months allowed under the Civil Procedure Rules or at a date agreed between the parties.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 205945; 428 c1580W;428 c1578W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Legal representation Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Testing British Nuclear Test Veterans' Association Veterans
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