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1282562

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	04/02/2021
	date	01/02/2021
	date tabled	01/02/2021
	ddp created	01/02/2021 22:54:19
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	01/02/2021 23:10:58 05/02/2021 11:19:02
	hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	identifier	146794
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	05/02/2021 10:47:46
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many ongoing investigations there are involving former serving personnel who served in Northern Ireland.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 146794
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	146794
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Criminal investigations involving former members of our Armed Forces who served in Northern Ireland are conducted by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and other police forces on behalf of the Chief Constable PSNI.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence offers a range of legal, welfare and pastoral support to veterans in such circumstances, but the number and conduct of such investigations are a matter for the police, and the specific information requested is not held by the Ministry of Defence.</p>
	creator	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1257466

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	02/12/2020
	date	02/12/2020
	date tabled	02/12/2020
	ddp created	02/12/2020 12:21:09
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	ddp modified	02/12/2020 12:25:18 02/12/2020 17:45:09
	hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	identifier	909548
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	02/12/2020 17:13:24
	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.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
	tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 909548
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	909548
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction 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>
	creator	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1173196

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	29/01/2020
	date	24/01/2020
	date tabled	24/01/2020
	ddp created	24/01/2020 15:30:02
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	ddp modified	27/01/2020 11:45:13 29/01/2020 18:31:19
	hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	identifier	7592
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	29/01/2020 18:00:19
	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.
	session	2019/20
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Rochdale
	tabling member printed	Tony Lloyd
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 7592
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	7592
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction 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>
	creator	450 label Biography information for Tony Lloyd
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	450 label Biography information for Tony Lloyd

1171982

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/01/2020
	date	20/01/2020
	date tabled	20/01/2020
	ddp created	20/01/2020 23:48:45
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	20/01/2020 23:57:52 23/01/2020 14:07:02
	hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	identifier	5448
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	23/01/2020 13:35:20
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the document entitled New Decade, New Approach, published on January 2020, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on creation of a Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland.
	session	2019/20
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Belfast East
	tabling member printed	Gavin Robinson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 5448
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5448
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>We have regular discussions about areas of mutual interest with colleagues across Government, including the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. The UK Government's commitment in the '<em>New Decade, New Approach</em>' (NDNA) Agreement to create a Northern Ireland Veterans' Commissioner is an important one. It builds on the UK Government's establishment in 2019 of the Office for Veterans' Affairs to provide lifelong support to ex-military personnel. Officials in Defence, the Office for Veterans Affairs, and the Northern Ireland Office are engaging to ensure effective implementation of the UK Government's commitments relating to veterans within the NDNA, and both I, and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, will be monitoring the progress of that work closely.</p>
	creator	4360 label Biography information for Gavin Robinson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4360 label Biography information for Gavin Robinson

1137599

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	11/07/2019
	date	08/07/2019
	date tabled	08/07/2019
	ddp created	08/07/2019 21:32:28
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	08/07/2019 21:41:37 11/07/2019 15:39:00
	hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	identifier	274533
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	11/07/2019 15:07:19
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions she has had with her counterpart in the Northern Ireland Office on a resolution to the matter of the prosecution of army veterans who served in Northern Ireland.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	South Northamptonshire
	tabling member printed	Andrea Leadsom
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 274533
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	274533
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>I discuss these important issues with the Northern Ireland Secretary and other relevant Ministers on a regular basis. As I set out in my written ministerial statement of 21 May 2019 (HCWS1575), our obligations to veterans who have served in Northern Ireland remain the same as to those who served in other theatres, and I have agreed with the Northern Ireland Secretary that my Department will provide formal input to any process taken forward by the Northern Ireland Office resulting from the Stormont House Agreement.</p>
	creator	4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom

967974

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	05/09/2018
	date	05/09/2018
	date tabled	05/09/2018
	ddp created	05/09/2018 12:31:44
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	ddp modified	05/09/2018 12:35:09 05/09/2018 15:38:03
	hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	identifier	906654
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	05/09/2018 15:06:17
	question text	What steps she is taking to support armed forces veterans and police officers who have served in Northern Ireland.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Monmouth
	tabling member printed	David T. C. Davies
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 906654
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	906654
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction 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>
	creator	1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies

722965

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	25/04/2017
	date	20/04/2017
	date tabled	20/04/2017
	ddp created	21/04/2017 09:20:45
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	21/04/2017 16:35:47 25/04/2017 12:05:05
	hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	identifier	71505
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	25/04/2017 11:33:48
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total amount of Government funding was to charities which support veterans in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years.
	session	2016/17
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2016/17 71505
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	71505
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence holds information on grants made to units and charities undertaking projects with, for, and including veterans in Northern Ireland from Legacy Funds, the Covenant Fund and the Aged Veterans Fund for the years 2012-13, 2015-16 and 2016-17, broken down below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>2012-13</strong> <strong>Organisation</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Project </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Grant </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Fund</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ulster Defence Regiment &amp; Royal Irish Aftercare Service</p></td><td><p>Welfare support network and advisory service for veterans and their dependants in Northern Ireland</p></td><td><p>£50,000</p></td><td><p>LIBOR Funds 2013-2016</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>2015-16</strong> <strong>Organisation</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Project</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Grant</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Fund</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ballymacanallen Community Association</p></td><td><p>Mrs Sergeant's Boys</p></td><td><p>£4,715</p></td><td><p>Covenant Fund</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>38 (Irish) Brigade</p></td><td><p>Horse-assisted coaching for empowerment, leadership</p></td><td><p>£20,000</p></td><td><p>Covenant Fund</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>NI Veterans Therapeutic Gardening Project</p></td><td><p>Horticultural Therapy</p></td><td><p>£37,000</p></td><td><p>Covenant Fund</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Combat Stress</p></td><td><p>Mental Health services for Veterans in Northern Ireland</p></td><td><p>£466,400</p></td><td><p>Covenant Fund</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>The Royal British Legion</p></td><td><p>Somme Nursing Home</p></td><td><p>£600,000</p></td><td><p>Aged Veterans Fund</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>2016-17</strong> <strong>Organisation</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Project </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Grant</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Fund</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Families Acting for Innocent Relatives</p></td><td><p>Remembrance</p></td><td><p>£10,000</p></td><td><p>Covenant Fund</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rathfriland Royal British Legion Branch</p></td><td><p>Hilltop to Over the Top</p></td><td><p>£19,478</p></td><td><p>Covenant Fund</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Reserve Forces &amp; Cadets Association for Northern Ireland (RFCA NI)</p></td><td><p>Horse-assisted coaching for confidence, leadership, anxiety reduction and communication.</p></td><td><p>£20,000</p></td><td><p>Covenant Fund</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Department of Community Mental Health at Thiepval Barracks</p></td><td><p>Green Care</p></td><td><p>£20,000</p></td><td><p>Covenant Fund</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>AA Veterans Support</p></td><td><p>Counselling and Holistic Support Service</p></td><td><p>£20,000</p></td><td><p>Covenant Fund</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
	creator	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

682483

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	01/02/2017
	date	24/01/2017
	date tabled	24/01/2017
	ddp created	01/02/2017 13:20:07
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	ddp modified	01/02/2017 13:25:07 01/02/2017 15:42:02
	hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	identifier	908425
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	01/02/2017 15:10:11
	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.
	session	2016/17
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	North Cornwall
	tabling member printed	Scott Mann
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2016/17 908425
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	908425
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction 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>
	creator	4496 label Biography information for Scott Mann
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4496 label Biography information for Scott Mann

674748

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/01/2017
	date	18/01/2017
	date tabled	18/01/2017
	ddp created	18/01/2017 21:10:22
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	ddp modified	19/01/2017 15:25:07 23/01/2017 13:38:02
	hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	identifier	60651
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	23/01/2017 13:06:57
	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.
	session	2016/17
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
	tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2016/17 60651
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	60651
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction 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>
	creator	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

451956

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	29/02/2016
	date	10/02/2016
	date tabled	10/02/2016
	ddp created	10/02/2016 23:08:30
	ddp modified	29/02/2016 17:23:05
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	identifier	26904
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	29/02/2016 16:51:15
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to provide immediate legal advice, without cost, to former service personnel required to submit to an interview about allegations related to past service during the Troubles.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	New Forest East
	tabling member printed	Dr Julian Lewis
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 26904
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	26904
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>In accordance with its normal policy, the Department funds the provision of legal advice to current or former Service personnel whose conduct in the course of their duties in Northern Ireland is being investigated by the police with a view to possible prosecution. This support includes the services of a barrister wherever necessary. The support will be available from the point at which the individual is notified that the police wish to interview him or her as a suspect, which will of course be before any charge, and will continue until the determination of the proceedings. In addition, the Department works closely with Regimental Associations and other Service and veterans' welfare organisations to ensure the provision of appropriate pastoral support.</p>
	creator	54 label Biography information for Sir Julian Lewis
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	54 label Biography information for Sir Julian Lewis