Oral Question·Northern Ireland Office
“What steps he is taking to support Northern Ireland veterans.”
Tabled: 18 December 2025Answered: 7 January 2026
Asked by
Sarah Pochin
Reform UK — Runcorn and Helsby
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
The whole House will agree that we owe our Operation Banner veterans an enormous debt of gratitude. That is why the Government are introducing six protections for veterans involved in legal processes relating to their service. We are confident that this will change their experience and ensure that the process is fair and balanced.