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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-12-02more like thismore than 2020-12-02
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
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 remove maximum value filtermore 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 more like this
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
1195618
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence 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 Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support improved mental health amongst veterans in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
tabling member printed
Carla Lockhart more like this
uin 46824 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
answer text <p>Upon discharge from the Armed Forces, the provision of healthcare, including mental healthcare, is the purview of the NHS in England, and the Devolved Administrations in the rest of the UK. We are currently working with the NI Veterans Support Office (VSO) to take forward the important work of delivering the Armed Forces Covenant to our veterans in NI. The VSO has developed strong links between the NI Government Departments, Local Government Veterans’ Champions and the voluntary and charitable sector. This work with the VSO is key in building coherence and co-ordination among services through the NI Veterans Support Committee (NIVSC). The NIVSC was set up to improve cooperation between those organisations who are permanently based in NI and are committed to delivering support services to veterans.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
answering member printed Johnny Mercer more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-18T14:30:20.867Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-18T14:30:20.867Z
answering member
4485
label Biography information for Johnny Mercer more like this
tabling member
4857
label Biography information for Carla Lockhart 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 more like this
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 more like this
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
1172887
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence 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 Defence, how many investigations of veterans in relation to the conflict in Northern Ireland have been found to be vexatious. more like this
tabling member constituency North Down more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Farry more like this
uin 7223 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
answer text <p>Questions about the administration of justice in Northern Ireland are for the relevant authorities. The Ministry of Defence remains committed to offering comprehensive legal and pastoral support for all veterans facing investigations as a result of their service on Operation Banner.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
answering member printed Johnny Mercer more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-30T14:53:38.513Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-30T14:53:38.513Z
answering member
4485
label Biography information for Johnny Mercer more like this
tabling member
4856
label Biography information for Stephen Farry more like this
1171982
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence 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 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. more like this
tabling member constituency Belfast East more like this
tabling member printed
Gavin Robinson more like this
uin 5448 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
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> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
answering member printed Johnny Mercer more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-23T13:35:20.167Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-23T13:35:20.167Z
answering member
4485
label Biography information for Johnny Mercer more like this
tabling member
4360
label Biography information for Gavin Robinson more like this
1137599
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence 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 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. more like this
tabling member constituency South Northamptonshire more like this
tabling member printed
Andrea Leadsom more like this
uin 274533 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-11more like thismore than 2019-07-11
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> more like this
answering member constituency Portsmouth North more like this
answering member printed Penny Mordaunt more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-11T15:07:19.913Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-11T15:07:19.913Z
answering member
4017
label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt more like this
tabling member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
1126471
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-14more like thismore than 2019-05-14
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence 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 Defence, what plans she has to bring forward legislative proposals to protect veterans accused of historic allegations relating to service in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency Nuneaton more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Marcus Jones more like this
uin 254180 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-17more like thismore than 2019-05-17
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to undertake a public consultation on legal protections measures for personnel deployed on operations overseas, including a statutory presumption against prosecution of current or former personnel for alleged offences committed in the course of duty abroad more than 10 years previously. Prosecutions in such circumstances would not be considered to be in the public interest, except in “exceptional circumstances”. The presumption measure would not apply to historical alleged offences in Northern Ireland. The Secretary of State for Defence will continue to work with the Northern Ireland Secretary on the proposals for addressing Northern Ireland legacy issues. The MOD provides veterans, including those who served in Northern Ireland, who are subject to investigation and potential prosecution with legal, welfare and pastoral support.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
grouped question UIN
252557 more like this
252559 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-17T13:46:38.257Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-17T13:46:38.257Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
4024
label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones 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 more like this
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