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Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Friday, 13 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 December 2024. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 6 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Veterans: Radiation Exposure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 December 2024 to Question 17507 on Veterans: Radiation Exposure, when (a) Ministers and (b) officials in his Department have met (i) nuclear veterans and (ii) campaigners to update them on the progress of his review since 13 September 2024.

Answer

The Government is deeply grateful to all those who participated in the UK nuclear testing programme. We recognise their Service and the huge contribution they have made to the UK’s security.

That is why I have already met with representatives of the nuclear test veteran community in September and December to discuss a range of topics relating to their experiences and the challenges they face. Ministry of Defence officials regularly engage and meet with representatives, and have done so every month since September 2024 to update them on the work currently being done.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19997
Session
2024-26
Related items
Veterans: Radiation Exposure
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Medical records Testing Blood tests Veterans
Link
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