Questions the sealing of Ministry of Defence documents for 100 years and the repeated ignoring of warnings, highlighting systematic failings in the Chinook Airworthiness Review Team reports. Asks about due diligence on MOD test authorities unable to recommend the aircraft for flying and the FADEC software described as “positively dangerous”. Emphasizes the need for justice and truth through a judge-led public inquiry.

Discussed the impact of the crash on his constituency and called for a judge-led inquiry based on 51,000 names presented to the Prime Minister in a petition.

The hon. Member acknowledges the deep impact of the crash on his constituency and highlights the need for an independent public inquiry with the power to compel evidence.

The tragic crash of a Chinook helicopter in 1994 left an indelible mark on the lives of many families, including 25 intelligence experts from Northern Ireland. The MOD has denied answers to families and withheld information behind the Official Secrets Act. Stressed the need for openness, trustworthiness, and finding out what happened without blaming anyone. Emphasised the loss to intelligence and security community due to significant inconsistencies in multiple investigations.

Paid tribute to the 29 victims and acknowledged the families' long fight for truth and justice. He supported clearing the pilots' names and called for a proper investigation into the crash.

Agrees that this is an opportune time given the Hillsborough disaster and the law change to create a duty of candour, urging the government to seize the moment.

Reiterates the insult caused by obfuscation and potential cover-ups with documents sealed for 100 years, questioning what there is to hide.

Acknowledges the hon. Member for North Down's speech, highlighting the importance of Chief Constable Jon Boutcher's support for a public inquiry. Emphasises the cross-party backing for justice and truth in relation to the victims' service. Apologises for missing out in previous speeches and highlights the time and energy bereaved families have had to put into getting basic answers.

Expresses gratitude to the hon. Member for securing the debate and offers support for the families' calls for a judge-led public inquiry. Supported the Public Office (Accountability) Bill and called for strengthening independent mechanisms to review sensitive decisions behind closed doors, urging the release of sealed Chinook documents where possible and a judge-led public inquiry. Talked about years of uncertainty and inconsistencies between multiple investigations over six inquiries which have not produced an acceptable response to families.

Recalls history of trying to highlight rules on blaming dead airmen for gross negligence, noting changes since this case that ensure such cases won't happen again. Asked about possible embarrassment over decision to put many staff in a single aircraft, seeking specific date and nature of the decision.

Families were never informed that important Ministry of Defence documents remain sealed for 100 years, a fact revealed by the BBC. This raises questions about transparency and accountability in government responses to such tragic events. Asked when the MOD stopped allowing critical personnel on one flight, given that it was not allowed for the royal family. She questioned why six inquiries have failed to bring clarity. Asked for clarity on who made the decision to seal documents and when that decision was made. Requested detailed information on the date and specifics of the decision made regarding placing multiple senior personnel on one airframe, emphasizing the need for transparency.