Nuclear veterans’ plight

Sir, – Reading the article “More than a war of words” (The Courier, January 11) does not fully explain the reality.

We have some of the finest men and women in the forces. They are loyal, devoted and honest.

This cannot be said of the Ministry of Defence, who use our service personnel as human guinea pigs then deny all knowledge of any problems that may occur later.

The nuclear veterans who were exposed to ionizing radiation during the war have been fighting for 60 years to have the truth divulged.

The Ministry of Defence refuses to release information regarding the levels of radiation they were forced to endure.

Documents have been requested, but the Ministry of Defence refuses to release them.

When Gordon Brown was Prime Minister he

apologised for ‘slavery’ but refused to answer the three letters which I sent to him regarding the plight of the nuclear veterans.

I say, let those working at the Ministry of Defence join the armed forces.

Dave Whyte. 73 Blackcraigs, Kirkcaldy.