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Written question asked by Crispin Blunt (Conservative) on Monday, 1 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 2021 (named day). It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 November 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Veterans: Compensation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which compensation schemes are open for nuclear test veterans of tests that took place prior to 2005.

Answer

Nuclear Test Veterans who believe they have suffered ill health due to service may apply for no-fault compensation under the War Pensions Scheme. War Pensions are payable in respect of illness or injury as a result of service in the Armed Forces before 6 April 2005.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67041
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Compensation Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Testing Veterans
Link
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