HC Deb 24 October 1989 vol 158 cc433-4W
53. Dr. Moonie

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what further considerations he has given to compensation arrangements for nuclear test veterans and their dependants.

77. Mr. George Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what further consideration he has given to compensation arrangements for nuclear test veterans and their dependants.

79. Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what further consideration he has given to compensation arrangements for nuclear test veterans and their dependants.

82. Mr. Michael J. Martin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what further consideration he has given to compensation arrangements for nuclear test veterans and their dependants.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

We will pay compensation where there is firm evidence to show that participants in the United Kingdom nuclear test programme suffered ill-health as a result of exposure to radiation during the course of their duties. There are no plans to give further consideration to these compensation arrangements.