Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 73465

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, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a dedicated compensation scheme for UK nuclear test 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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