Written question asked by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Friday, 16 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Radio Waves: Health Hazards
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has taken steps to ensure that medical advisors at Veterans UK are trained to (a) monitor and (b) record cancer incidences among veterans who have worked in close proximity to radio frequency radiation emitters.
- Answer
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The role of Medical Advisers is to provide medical advice regarding the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) and to certify medical decisions in the War Pensions Scheme (WPS).
Their role does not encompass the monitoring of, or recording of cancer incidence of veterans who have worked in close proximity to radio frequency radio emitters. Owing to their role and the information available to them, there would be no circumstances under which it would be possible for them to do so.
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- Written question
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- 13910
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Cancer Health hazards Radio waves Veterans
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- 2024-02-21 17:45:59 +0000
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