Oral Question·Northern Ireland Office
“What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Defence to support veterans who served in Operation Banner.”
Tabled: 13 October 2026Answered: 21 October 2026
Asked by
Peter Swallow
Labour — Bracknell
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Answer from Hansard
Jim McMahon
We are working constructively with Medway council as part of our framework to support councils in the most difficulty. This Government are clear that the process will be collaborative and supportive and, on that basis, we are more than happy to meet to discuss it further.