Veterans: Radiation Exposure
Commons · Question 73465 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 18 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Manuela Perteghella
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
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 18 Sep 2025
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...