Written question asked by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Monday, 1 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 September 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Veterans: Radiation Exposure
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Coaker on 4 August (HL 9670), when they intend to share the findings of the review of the over 43,000 files relating to nuclear test veterans and how they intend to share those findings.
- Answer
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The review of records commissioned by my colleague, the Minister for Veterans and People, is ongoing. This work will enable us to better understand what information the Department holds regarding medical testing of Service personnel who took part in the UK nuclear weapons tests, ensuring that relevant information has been examined thoroughly. We will update Parliament at the earliest opportunity once this work is complete.
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- HL9948
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Veterans
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