Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 907741

Ministry of Defence

Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Graeme Downie

LabourDunfermline and Dollar

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he last met with the Secretary of State for Defence.

Answer

Hilary Benn
I meet regularly with the Secretary of State for Defence and other defence Ministers to discuss a range of issues, including how to ensure that our Operation Banner veterans are fairly treated through our new Legacy reforms.