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Northern Ireland: Vexatious Claims

Monday 6 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions took place on 2020-07-06
  • Bob Stewart asked about Northern Ireland veterans' treatment based on a promise by the Prime Minister
  • Wallace acknowledged the commitment to Northern Ireland veterans and noted the impact of the pandemic on progress

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Questions & Answers

Context

MP Bob Stewart, a veteran of seven tours in Northern Ireland and member of the Northern Ireland Veterans Association, asks about progress on preventing vexatious claims against Northern Ireland veterans.

Question

Stewart presses for details on when Northern Ireland veterans will be treated properly, referencing a promise made by the Prime Minister to him last year and repeated in the Conservative manifesto.

Answer from Ben Wallace (Minister of State for Defence)

Wallace acknowledges his long-standing commitment to Northern Ireland veterans, noting that while the process is led by the Northern Ireland Office and Secretary of State, steps are being taken to protect veterans. He also mentions the impact of the pandemic on progress.

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