HC Deb 21 July 1986 vol 102 c5W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what negotiations there have been, and what negotiations have been arranged for the near future, with the Soviet Union over compensation for British farmers following the Chernobyl disaster.

Mr. Renton

On 10 July we formally reserved our right with the Soviet Government to claim compensation on our own behalf on behalf of our citizens for any losses suffered as a consequence of the accident at Chernobyl. The presentation of a formal claim, should we decide to make one, would not take place until the nature and full extent of any damage suffered had been assessed.