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1313354
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-11more like thismore than 2021-05-11
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans the Government has to bring forward legislative proposals on Northern Ireland veterans in the next six months. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 85 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
answer text <p>The Government is fully committed to introducing legislation as quickly as possible that delivers better outcomes for victims, survivors and veterans; focuses on information recovery and reconciliation; and ends the cycle of investigations. This will deliver on our commitments to Northern Ireland veterans, giving them the protections they deserve.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-18T10:04:28.37Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-18T10:04:28.37Z
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
previous answer version
501
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Lord Beamish more like this
1313414
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-11more like thismore than 2021-05-11
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether it is his Department's policy to ensure equal treatment of Northern Ireland veterans and those who served overseas. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 93 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
answer text <p>The Government is fully committed to delivering on its commitments to veterans who served in Northern Ireland - as well as those who served overseas - as quickly as possible. We have been clear that we will do this as part of a wider package to address legacy issues in Northern Ireland that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims and ends the cycle of investigations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-18T10:08:10.243Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-18T10:08:10.243Z
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Lord Beamish more like this
1312146
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-04-26more like thismore than 2021-04-26
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he plans to publish legislative proposals on ending vexatious claims against Northern Ireland veterans to ensure that there is equal treatment of Northern Ireland veterans and those who served overseas as outlined in his Written Statement of 18 March 2020, Addressing Northern Ireland Legacy Issues, HCWS 168. more like this
tabling member constituency Hemel Hempstead more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Mike Penning more like this
uin 187178 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-04-29more like thismore than 2021-04-29
answer text <p>The Government has been clear that it will bring forward legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of investigations. We are engaging with a wide range of stakeholders as part of this process and are committed to making progress as quickly as possible.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-04-29T09:10:18.497Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-29T09:10:18.497Z
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
tabling member
1528
label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning more like this
1257466
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-12-02more like thismore than 2020-12-02
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Northern Ireland Executive on a timeframe for bringing forward standalone legislative proposals on vexatious claims against veterans who served in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency Wolverhampton South West more like this
tabling member printed
Stuart Anderson more like this
uin 909548 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-12-02more like thismore than 2020-12-02
answer text <p>The Government has been clear that it will bring forward legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles which focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of investigations that has failed victims and veterans alike.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to making progress, and engaging with the Irish Government, the Northern Ireland parties, and stakeholders from across the community on this issue.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-12-02T17:13:24.68Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-02T17:13:24.68Z
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
tabling member
4742
label Biography information for Stuart Anderson more like this
1199434
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what lessons they learnt from the (1) process followed by, and (2) conclusions of, the Iraq Historic Allegations Team; whether any such lessons are applicable to any ongoing investigations into soldiers who served in Northern Ireland between 1969 and 1994; and what plans they have, if any, to establish a similar team to oversee any such investigations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this
uin HL5040 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-12more like thismore than 2020-06-12
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made clear that the Government is committed to introducing legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles. This legislation will place information recovery and reconciliation at the heart of a revised legacy system that puts victims first. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has begun the process of engaging key partners on a way forward which will focus on reconciliation, delivering for victims and ensuring that all Service Personnel who served in Northern Ireland are treated as fairly as those who served overseas.</p><p> </p><p>Where appropriate, we will draw on the lessons from the Iraq Historic Allegations Team. In Northern Ireland, during the Troubles, the Armed Forces acted in support of the civil powers, within the UK. This is different to military action outside the UK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-12T12:06:30.28Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-12T12:06:30.28Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
648
label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this
1179082
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-21more like thismore than 2020-02-21
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether an assessment has been made of the capacity of the Northern Ireland criminal justice system to address vexatious investigations or prosecutions against veterans of the UK armed forces; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency North Down more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Farry more like this
uin 18929 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-28more like thismore than 2020-02-28
answer text <p>The Government has been clear that the system for investigating incidents that took place during the Troubles must be balanced, proportionate and fair. We are committed to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland to provide justice for victims and greater certainty for military veterans.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-28T12:08:38.747Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-28T12:08:38.747Z
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
tabling member
4856
label Biography information for Stephen Farry more like this
1173196
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-24more like thismore than 2020-01-24
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 15 January 2020, Official Report, column 1020, what the Government's definition is of vexatious prosecutions; and how legislative proposals will prevent vexatious or unfair prosecutions of veterans who served in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency Rochdale more like this
tabling member printed
Tony Lloyd more like this
uin 7592 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
answer text <p>The Government is committed to reforming the current legacy system in Northern Ireland in a way which provides reconciliation for victims and greater certainty for veterans. Nobody who has served in our armed forces should be subject to unfair prosecution in cases where no new evidence has been provided.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Skipton and Ripon more like this
answering member printed Julian Smith more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-29T18:00:19.373Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-29T18:00:19.373Z
answering member
4118
label Biography information for Julian Smith more like this
tabling member
450
label Biography information for Tony Lloyd more like this
967974
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-05more like thismore than 2018-09-05
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she is taking to support armed forces veterans and police officers who have served in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency Monmouth more like this
tabling member printed
David T. C. Davies more like this
uin 906654 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-05more like thismore than 2018-09-05
answer text <p>This Government is clear that it is only due to the unstinting efforts of our Police and Armed Forces that we have peace in Northern Ireland today. We have always acknowledged our ongoing duty of care to our former soldiers which includes providing legal support and representation.</p><p> </p><p>Policing in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter. It is the role of the Police Federation to represent and promote the interests and welfare of the Police.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North West Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Mr Shailesh Vara more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-05T15:06:17.507Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-05T15:06:17.507Z
answering member
1496
label Biography information for Shailesh Vara more like this
tabling member
1545
label Biography information for David T C Davies more like this
682483
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-01-24more like thismore than 2017-01-24
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on support for veterans who served in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency North Cornwall more like this
tabling member printed
Scott Mann more like this
uin 908425 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-01more like thismore than 2017-02-01
answer text <p>The Secretary of State and I have had several conversations with the Defence Secretary and other Ministers about this issue. This Government is clear about the duty of care we owe all our veterans, including those that served in Northern Ireland and we will ensure they get the support they need and deserve.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-02-01T15:10:11.883Zmore like thismore than 2017-02-01T15:10:11.883Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins more like this
tabling member
4496
label Biography information for Scott Mann more like this
674748
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-01-18more like thismore than 2017-01-18
answering body
Northern Ireland Office remove filter
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Northern Ireland remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the public interest in pursuing prosecutions against former members of the armed forces for activities in Northern Ireland which occurred prior to the Good Friday Agreement. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis more like this
uin 60651 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-01-23more like thismore than 2017-01-23
answer text <p>Responsibility for policing and justice matters in Northern Ireland has been devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive since April 2010. All decisions on prosecutions are taken independently of Government and in accordance with the Code for Prosecutors.</p><p> </p><p>As I have made very clear in a number of statements, I am concerned that the existing mechanisms for investigating incidents which occurred during the Troubles are disproportionately focused on the actions of the Armed Forces and former police officers, rather than the terrorists who were responsible for 90 per cent of deaths. This is wrong and it has to change. That is why this Government supports the full and faithful implementation of the Stormont House Agreement, which would see a move to a new system that would, under legal obligations, operate in ways that are fair, balanced and proportionate. The proposed new institutions, set out in the Stormont House Agreement, have a number of important advantages over the system currently in place in Northern Ireland, including that they will consider deaths in chronological order. This will ensure that outstanding investigations into terrorist murders, including the murder of 185 soldiers, are investigated and evidential leads are pursued.</p>
answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup more like this
answering member printed James Brokenshire more like this
grouped question UIN 60649 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-01-23T13:06:57.067Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-23T13:06:57.067Z
answering member
1530
label Biography information for James Brokenshire more like this
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this