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Veterans: Radiation Exposure

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 5530

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 6 September 2024 to Question 1875 on Armed Forces: Radiation Exposure, which stakeholders he plans to consult on the commemorative medal criteria.

Answered by Al Carns

The review of the eligibility criteria for the Nuclear Test Medal will necessarily require consultation with other Government Departments including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Cabinet Office. Any proposed changes to the criteria would have to be agreed by the Cabinet Office Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals (HD Committee) and approved by His Majesty The King.

I am committed to continuing to engage with the nuclear test veteran community on this and other concerns.

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