Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 5081

Veterans: Radiation Exposure

Tabled: 10 September 2024

Answered: 20 September 2024

Question

Andrew Bowie

Conservative — West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the timeframe is for the eligibility review for the Nuclear Test Medal.

Answer

Al Carns

As directed by the Defence Secretary, the review of the eligibility criteria for the Nuclear Test Medal is already underway. The Ministry of Defence is prioritising this work and will provide an update in due course.