MoD allegedly hid nuclear test veterans’ medical records, ex-minister says
They publishedMoD withheld information about nuclear test veterans' records, ex-minister claims
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Who
What
- Former veterans minister Tobias Ellwood claims the MoD deliberately withheld medical records of Cold War nuclear test veterans.
- Ellwood alleges ministers were briefed to deny evidence to delay disclosure until veterans died.
- MoD published five reports after promising a comprehensive records examination in 2024.
- Up to 25,000 people participated in the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967 at various sites.
- MoD states it examined tens of thousands of documents and published findings in full.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Health, Environment · language: eng
topics: Politics, Health, Environment · language: eng
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