Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 23 February 2018Answered: 5 March 2018
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
The veterans who served in Operation Banner did so with distinction in very difficult circumstances, and ultimately helped to bring about the peace that Northern Ireland now enjoys. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude. Together with the Defence Secretary and Minister for Veterans, I am currently considering measures for our legacy legislation to ensure better protections for elderly veterans.