What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence regarding paying British war veterans who fought in the Pacific during the Second World War, along the lines of the burnt out pension paid to Australians; and when he plans to make such payments. - Will write.

What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence regarding paying British war veterans who fought in the Pacific during the Second World War, along the lines of the burnt out pension paid to Australians; and when he plans to make such payments. - Will write.

What plans he has to introduce measures whereby war pensioners will be housed by local authorities only if they have exhausted all their income from war pensions. - We have no such plans.

What plans he has to introduce measures whereby war pensioners will be housed by local authorities only if they have exhausted all their income from war pensions. - We have no such plans.

What steps he has taken to review the recent court case on asbestos injury; and what assessment he has made of the effect the court case will have on the claims from ex-service personnel who had contact with asbestos during their military service.

What steps he has taken to review the recent court case on asbestos injury; and what assessment he has made of the effect the court case will have on the claims from ex-service personnel who had contact with asbestos during their military service.

What plans he has to end local variation in the treatment of war widows and war disabled pensioners. - We have no such plans.

What plans he has to end local variation in the treatment of war widows and war disabled pensioners. - We have no such plans.

What instructions or advice his Department has given to the National Radiological Protection Board regarding the storage and safekeeping of records, including computerised data, which arose from or related to its study into the effects of radiation on the veterans of British nuclear tests; what instructions he has issued to...

What instructions or advice his Department has given to the National Radiological Protection Board regarding the storage and safekeeping of records, including computerised data, which arose from or related to its study into the effects of radiation on the veterans of British nuclear tests; what instructions he has issued to...

If he will comment on the campaign led by the British Nuclear Test Veterans' Association for recognition and compensation for those veterans who participated in or witnessed nuclear tests held by the United Kingdom. - Ref to 260 c662W.

If he will comment on the campaign led by the British Nuclear Test Veterans' Association for recognition and compensation for those veterans who participated in or witnessed nuclear tests held by the United Kingdom. - Ref to 260 c662W.

Pursuant to his letter of 18th July, if he will take action to correct the Blue book data reference S-0514906 relating to former Corporal J. D. Wilson's presence at British nuclear tests to include Grapple X with Grapple Y and to exclude reference to Grapple Z; and if he will...

Pursuant to his letter of 18th July, if he will take action to correct the Blue book data reference S-0514906 relating to former Corporal J. D. Wilson's presence at British nuclear tests to include Grapple X with Grapple Y and to exclude reference to Grapple Z; and if he will...

If he will make it his policy to commission a suitable national memorial to the British veterans of nuclear and atomic tests carried out since 1950; and if he will make a statement.

If he will make it his policy to commission a suitable national memorial to the British veterans of nuclear and atomic tests carried out since 1950; and if he will make a statement.

If it is his policy that the National Radiological Protection Board should continue its study into the effects of radiation on veterans of British nuclear tests; what proposals he has to assist them. - We have no plans to sponsor any further studies.

If it is his policy that the National Radiological Protection Board should continue its study into the effects of radiation on veterans of British nuclear tests; what proposals he has to assist them. - We have no plans to sponsor any further studies.

What discussions his Department has had with representatives of foreign governments who pay and have paid compensation to veterans of nuclear tests; what conclusion he has drawn as to the reasons they have decided to take such action.

What discussions his Department has had with representatives of foreign governments who pay and have paid compensation to veterans of nuclear tests; what conclusion he has drawn as to the reasons they have decided to take such action.

What is his estimate of the number of veterans of British nuclear tests who were alive at the start of the study conducted into the effects of radiation on them by the National Radiological Protection Board; what is his estimate of the number still alive. - Inc figs.

What is his estimate of the number of veterans of British nuclear tests who were alive at the start of the study conducted into the effects of radiation on them by the National Radiological Protection Board; what is his estimate of the number still alive. - Inc figs.

What is his Department's policy on the study by the National Radiological Protection Board into the effects of radiation on veterans of British nuclear tests; what instructions, advice and guidance he has given to the NRPB on the continuation of its study since the publication of its latest report.

What is his Department's policy on the study by the National Radiological Protection Board into the effects of radiation on veterans of British nuclear tests; what instructions, advice and guidance he has given to the NRPB on the continuation of its study since the publication of its latest report.

What categories of written or recorded oral evidence, computerised data and other information gathered by the National Radiological Protection Board before, during and after its study into the effects of radiation on veterans of British nuclear tests is available for public inspection; what categories are not available for public inspection;...

What categories of written or recorded oral evidence, computerised data and other information gathered by the National Radiological Protection Board before, during and after its study into the effects of radiation on veterans of British nuclear tests is available for public inspection; what categories are not available for public inspection;...

What studies his Department has made into the value of having an overarching sub-department dealing with veterans' affairs; when he last met representatives of the Government of the United States of America to discuss this matter; when he next plans to meet them to discuss this matter.

What studies his Department has made into the value of having an overarching sub-department dealing with veterans' affairs; when he last met representatives of the Government of the United States of America to discuss this matter; when he next plans to meet them to discuss this matter.

How many outstanding claims are with the War Pensions Agency from ex-service personnel related to participation in the British nuclear test programme. - Includes text of letter from John Sheppard of War Pensions Agency and includes table.

How many outstanding claims are with the War Pensions Agency from ex-service personnel related to participation in the British nuclear test programme. - Includes text of letter from John Sheppard of War Pensions Agency and includes table.

What further representations he has had from the Royal British Legion in relation to their campaign for an Ex-Service Affairs Unit in Whitehall; what replies he has sent. - As far as I am aware, none.

What further representations he has had from the Royal British Legion in relation to their campaign for an Ex-Service Affairs Unit in Whitehall; what replies he has sent. - As far as I am aware, none.

How many war pensions have been awarded in (a) 1980 to 1985, (b) 1986 to 1990 and (c) 1991 to 1995 to ex-service personnel as a result of injury or medical conditions attributable to participation in the British nuclear test programmes in Australia and the South Pacific. - Includes table.

How many war pensions have been awarded in (a) 1980 to 1985, (b) 1986 to 1990 and (c) 1991 to 1995 to ex-service personnel as a result of injury or medical conditions attributable to participation in the British nuclear test programmes in Australia and the South Pacific. - Includes table.

How many of the service personnel involved in the British nuclear test programme have been found to be suffering from chromosome damage attributable to service.

How many of the service personnel involved in the British nuclear test programme have been found to be suffering from chromosome damage attributable to service.

What benefits are available to ex-service personnel accepted by the War Pensions Agency as suffering chromosome damage attributable to service.

What benefits are available to ex-service personnel accepted by the War Pensions Agency as suffering chromosome damage attributable to service.

From whom his Department has received requests that a third survey for the National Radiological Protection Board Study be conducted; what response he gave; and what plans he has for such a survey. - (Holding answer Friday 30 June 1995).

From whom his Department has received requests that a third survey for the National Radiological Protection Board Study be conducted; what response he gave; and what plans he has for such a survey. - (Holding answer Friday 30 June 1995).