Former veterans minister Tobias Ellwood claims the MoD deliberately withheld medical records of Cold War nuclear test veterans.
Ellwood alleges ministers were briefed to deny evidence to delay disclosure until veterans died.
MoD published five reports after promising a comprehensive records examination in 2024.
Up to 25,000 people participated in the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967 at various sites.
MoD states it examined tens of thousands of documents and published findings in full.
Why it matters.Up to 25,000 people joined tests from 1952 to 1967, while the MoD says it fully published findings from extensive document reviews.
What to watch.The next focus is scrutiny of Ellwood's claims and five MoD reports issued after its 2024 promise of a comprehensive records examination.
Former veterans minister Tobias Ellwood claims the MoD deliberately withheld medical records of Cold War nuclear test veterans.
Ellwood alleges ministers were briefed to deny evidence to delay disclosure until veterans died.
MoD published five reports after promising a comprehensive records examination in 2024.
Up to 25,000 people participated in the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967 at various sites.
MoD states it examined tens of thousands of documents and published findings in full.
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