Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 84961

Armed Forces: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 24 October 2025

Answered: 29 October 2025

Named Day

Question

Colum Eastwood

Social Democratic & Labour Party — Foyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the cost to the public purse of (a) legal costs and (b) other support provided to Soldier F relating to the case of the alleged murders of James Wray and William McKinney.

Answer

Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence is committed to supporting veterans and their families. As part of this, Soldier F has received legal and welfare support throughout his legal proceedings at public expense. The legal fees associated with these proceedings (includi...

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