Christmas Island Nuclear Testing: Compensation

Part of Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Money) – in the House of Commons at 5:13 pm on 21 May 2019.

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Photo of Kevan Jones Kevan Jones Labour, North Durham 5:13, 21 May 2019

The hon. Lady is making a very good speech. When I was the Under-Secretary of State for Defence in 2009, a settlement proposal was made to the test veterans’ lawyers. Having reviewed the file recently, I can confirm that the barrister did pass that over, but for some reason the very generous settlement offer was refused.