Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 105255
Veterans: Northern Ireland
Tabled: 13 January 2026
Answered: 30 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 January to Question 103813 on Veterans: Northern Ireland, how many of the five protections will apply universally.
Answer
Al CarnsThe Northern Ireland Troubles Bill introduces five protections that have been specifically designed for veterans. They will apply to all those required to give evidence to the Legacy Commission.