Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 56912
Veterans: Radiation Exposure
Tabled: 3 June 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025
Named DayQuestion
Dr Simon Opher
Labour — Stroud
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help support (a) veterans and (b) their families who have experienced ill health as a result of exposure to radiation while on active service.
Answer
Al CarnsThis Government is deeply grateful to all those who participated in the UK nuclear testing programme. We recognise their Service and the huge contribution they have made to the UK's security. Nuclear test veterans who believe they have suffered ill health...
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