Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 November 2023. It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 November 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Christmas Island: Nuclear Weapons
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on assessments made of the potential impact of the UK's nuclear testing on the (a) livelihoods and (b) environment of the local population in Kiritimati.
- Answer
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There was never any significant fallout from the UK’s nuclear detonations on the island. Multiple surveys have concluded there is no radiological risk to Kiribati’s population or to the environment on Kiritimati.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 2731
- Session
- 2023-24
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Environment protection Nuclear weapons Testing Christmas Island
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- 2023-11-28 17:47:00 +0000
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