HC Deb 14 January 1986 vol 89 c563W
35. Mr. Tony Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what recent representations he has received about payment of compensation to former service men and women as a result of Britain's nuclear testing programme.

Mr. Norman Lamont

Within the past three months I have received seven such representations. Two of these were inquiries made by hon. Members on behalf of constituents, two were early-day motions laid before the House by hon. Members and three were questions for oral answer tabled by hon. Members.

37. Mr. Pike

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether his Department now intends to review claims for compensation to ex-service personnel arising from Britain's nuclear test programme.

Mr. Norman Lamont

I refer the hon. Member to my answer to the hon. Members for Caerphilly (Mr. Davies) and Worsley (Mr. Lewis) earlier today.