Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Defence

Review use of hazardous substances in the military

Closed 164 signatures

What the petition asks

As a veteran of 23 years service I have witnessed a number of veterans who are starting to suffer from health conditions that I fear could be the result of exposure to hazardous substances rather than the dangers of where we were sent to serve all over the world. This possibility should be reviewed.
The Government should review use of hazardous substances in the military, and the risks (if any) these pose to military personnel. If there are risks to personnel the Government should initiate a national review of all veterans to identify any adverse effects caused by exposure to hazardous substances.

Timeline

31 Dec 2021 Petition opened for signatures
30 Jun 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 164
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Defence
Opened 31 Dec 2021
Closed 30 Jun 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.