Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 111123

Armed Forces: Hearing Impairment

Tabled: 5 February 2026

Answered: 10 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Gavin Robinson

Democratic Unionist Party — Belfast East

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to detail the longest outstanding case with the MOD/Davies group relating to Hearing Loss.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

The oldest open Noise-Induced Hearing Loss claim dates back to 30 June 2016. This claim was left inactive by the claimant’s legal representative, until a new firm of solicitors reissued the claim on 8 May 2025.