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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Nuclear Test Veterans – Atomic Weapons Establishment Records

21 May 2024 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Andrew Murrison Con South West Wiltshire

Veterans

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Minister has reviewed 151 AWE records and published them on gov.uk.
  • Dosimetry data will continue to be available upon request.
  • A review of historic files is ongoing with prioritization for those relating to testing.

Issue summary

The Minister is addressing concerns related to the release of records regarding nuclear test veterans held by the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE).

Action requested

The Minister has reviewed 151 AWE records and published them on gov.uk. He also confirms that dosimetry data will continue to be available upon request, and that a review of historic files is ongoing with prioritization for those relating to testing.

Key facts

  • The Merlin database contains over 28,000 records related to UK’s nuclear testing programme.
  • AWE reviewed 151 titles in response to FOI requests on 5 July and 12 September 2023.
  • A veteran or their representative can request personal medical records through a Subject Access Request (SAR).
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