HC Deb 09 February 1983 vol 36 c399W
Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will ensure that the health study announced into military personnel who served at British nuclear tests includes questionnaires on medical history sent to all personnel traced; and if he will ensure these include questions on the medical history of their children.

Mr. Pattie

It is not the intention to conduct the health survey announced on 12 January 1983 by inviting British nuclear test personnel to complete questionnaires. The survey will establish whether there has been any significant effect on the health of these personnel by an analysis of records already accessible to Government.

Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will commission an independent academic body to oversee the health study into military personnel who served at British nuclear tests.

Mr. Pattie

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer given on 1 February 1983—[Vol. 36, c.137–38]—to my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol, North-West (Mr. Colvin).