07/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/15/2026 11:58
In 2024, a discovery exercise was commissioned by the Minister for Veterans and People to explore blood and urine testing policy during the UK's nuclear testing programme (1952 - 1967).
The scope of the exercise focused on 3 areas:
The report and its accompanying documents bring together findings from the discovery exercises carried out by each of the single-Service Historical Branches and AWE Security Technologies.
Information on a draft document released by AWE Nuclear Security Technologies in February 2026 under Environmental Information Regulations will be available via The House of Commons Library.