Veterans: Radiation Exposure
Commons · Question 3032 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 26 May 2026
Question
Asked by Martin Wrigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a compensation scheme for a) veterans and b) their descendants who may have been irradiated during nuclear tests.
Answer
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 26 May 2026
The 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. We also remain steadfast to our commitment to working with veter...