Veterans: Radiation Exposure
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to support a one-year special tribunal for nuclear test veterans, in the context of their access to (a) medical records and (b) compensation.
Answered by Al Carns
The Government is deeply grateful to all Service personnel who participated in the UK nuclear testing programme. We recognise the huge contribution they have made to our national security.
I have met with MPs and groups in the nuclear test veteran community to discuss a range of topics relating to their experiences and the challenges they face. These efforts have resulted in us expanding the criteria for the commemorative Nuclear Test Medal.
I am committed to looking into unresolved questions regarding medical records and look forward to further engagement with Nuclear Test Veterans and their representatives over the coming months.
Nuclear test veterans who believe they have suffered ill health due to service have the existing and long-standing right to apply for no-fault compensation under the War Pensions Scheme.
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