Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on measures to protect veterans of the Northern Ireland troubles from vexatious lawsuits.”
Tabled: 21 May 2026Answered: 1 June 2026
Asked by
Sir Julian Lewis
Conservative — New Forest East
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
Yvette Cooper
I thank my hon. Friend for raising that important case. This was an awful attack on a serving soldier in her constituency. All of our thoughts will be with him and with his family and friends, and we wish him a most speedy recovery. We give Kent Police our full support in investigating this incident and in providing reassurance and community patrols in the area.