HC Deb 01 July 1986 vol 100 cc470-1W
Mr. Home Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a claim to the Soviet Government for compensation for any losses sustained by British agriculture as a result of contamination caused by the destruction of the reactor at Chernobyl.

Mrs. Chalker

We are studying the question of a possible claim by Her Majesty's Government on their own behalf or on behalf of their nationals. We intend in any case to reserve all our rights in this matter with the Soviet Government.