Oral QuestionNorthern Ireland Office

What steps he is taking to support Northern Ireland veterans.

Tabled: 18 December 2025Answered: 7 January 2026

Asked by

Sarah Pochin

Reform UKRuncorn 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.