Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 73464

Veterans: Radiation Exposure

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 18 September 2025

Question

Manuela Perteghella

Liberal DemocratStratford-on-Avon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of involvement in UK nuclear weapons testing programmes between 1952 and 1991 on the long-term health of veterans.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
This Government recognises the huge contribution that Nuclear Test Veterans have made to national security and is committed to working with Veterans and listening to their concerns. We have amended the criteria for the commemorative Nuclear Test Medal and...

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