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Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for veterans who have experienced ill health as a result of exposure to radiation while on active service.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

12 February 2025

In Plain English

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This Bill would require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for veterans who have experienced ill health as a result of exposure to radiation during active service. It does not itself create or fund a scheme, but asks ministers to come forward with a plan. The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Requires the government to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for nuclear veterans with radiation-related ill health.
  • Applies to veterans who were exposed to radiation while on active service.
  • The Bill only obliges publication of proposals, not the design or funding of a scheme.
  • Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
  • Originating in the Commons; first reading took place on 11 December 2023.

Progress

First reading in the Commons took place on 11 December 2023. It is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons.

Who is affected?

Nuclear veterans (veterans exposed to radiation during active service)Their families and dependants

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

11 Dec 2023

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill

21 Jun 2024

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.  

Documents (1)

Bill 083 2023-24 (as introduced)
BillCommons
14 Mar 2024

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.