Published: 23 April 2009
Human Fallout from Nuclear Testing
The MOD has announced that it will be conducting an assessment of the health needs of nuclear test veterans and their descendants in a move welcomed by the British Nuclear Test Veterans Association (BNTVA).
MOD experts will join representatives from the BNTVA and MPs to form a working group designed to finalise details of this research and identify a sample group to study.
Veterans Minister Kevan Jones said:
"I am determined to address the ongoing concerns of nuclear test veterans and their families. To that end, I am extremely pleased to announce that we will be undertaking a project to investigate the particular health needs of the nuclear test veterans and their descendants. This work will enable us to ensure that this group are getting the best care possible and identify where any improvements can be made."
The MOD will also follow up on last year's New Zealand chromosomal study. This work is in the planning stages but the aim is to create a study that will provide veterans with practical, relevant and timely results.
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