UK considers declassifying Cold War radiation records

The UK government is considering declassifying a secret database related to the Nuked Blood Scandal, which contains 28,000 records about troops exposed to radiation during Cold War tests. Veterans Minister Al Carns acknowledged the review of these files is a significant challenge. The database, known as Merlin, was created in 2007 for a failed personal injury claim by nuclear veterans. Access to its contents has been restricted due to national security concerns, but some documents have been released, revealing a large medical monitoring program. MPs are urging for a mass declassification of the Merlin database. Carns stated he has not seen the files and attributed the lack of access to bureaucratic issues rather than conspiracy. An internal inquiry is ongoing.