HC Deb 18 November 1958 vol 595 c134W
100. The Rev. LI. Williams

asked the Minister of Defence what is the number of serving personnel who have been involved in the Christmas Island nuclear explosions and who have since died from leukemia or similar blood diseases; and in how many cases compensation has been paid.

Mr. Sandys

There have been two such cases. But there is no evidence of any medical connection between these circumstances. The question of compensation is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance.

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