Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 65776

Veterans: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 8 July 2025

Answered: 28 July 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support people who served in Operation Banner.

Answer

Al Carns

We owe the people who served on Operation Banner a huge debt of gratitude. Their professionalism and in many cases personal sacrifices saved many lives and helped to bring about peace in Northern Ireland. I will continue to champion their cause as we deal...

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