Motion text
That this House recognises the contribution of the nuclear test veterans, including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans who were present during the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967; acknowledges the sacrifices made by more than 20,000 British personnel who took part in these atomic tests; notes that nuclear test veterans have suffered various health conditions as a result of exposure to high levels of ionising radiation; welcomes the decision to award commemorative service medals honouring the nuclear test veterans, whilst also questioning why it took over half a century for such medallic recognition to be granted; laments the fact that thousands of nuclear test veterans died without their sacrifice being formally acknowledged; believes that current measures do not go far enough; and calls for a package of financial compensation for nuclear test veterans and their families.
Signatures (42)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 September 2023
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2023
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2023
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2023
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2023
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2023
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2023
Blackford, Ian
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2023
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2023
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
7 September 2023
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2023
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 September 2023
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 September 2023
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
8 September 2023
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 September 2023
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
11 September 2023
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 September 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 September 2023
Doogan, Dave
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 September 2023
Carden, Dan
Labour
Signed on
11 September 2023
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 September 2023
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 September 2023
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 September 2023
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 September 2023
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
11 September 2023
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 September 2023
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 September 2023
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 September 2023
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 September 2023
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on
14 September 2023
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2023
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
18 September 2023
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
18 September 2023
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 September 2023
Whittome, Nadia
Labour
Signed on
19 September 2023
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 September 2023
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 September 2023
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
16 October 2023
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 October 2023
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
25 October 2023
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
26 October 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.