Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 77523

Nuclear Weapons: Testing

Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 14 October 2025
Named Day

Question

Emma Lewell

LabourSouth Shields

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether results of (a) blood tests, (b) urine tests and (c) chest x-rays taken from UK troops serving at nuclear weapons tests were shared with (i) the US, (ii) Canada, (iii) Australia and (iv) New Zealand.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
This Government has reset the relationship with nuclear test veterans and the organisations that support them. We remain committed to listening to their concerns and working collaboratively to address them. The Ministry of Defence is looking comprehensive...

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