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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 Nov 2025
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

"I thank my hon. Friend for setting out the wrongs of the Bill so clearly. A number of veterans called my office yesterday in great distress. One of their concerns is what the Bill means for future recruitment to the armed forces, which so far has not really been covered …..."
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Written Question
Veterans: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 19th March 2025

Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many meetings he has had with veterans who have served in Northern Ireland since taking his post.

Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Since I was appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, I have engaged with veterans and their representatives on two occasions. I have also met with both the previous and current Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner, and with a group representing former police officers. This is in addition to the engagement that has been carried out by the Minister for Veterans and People, and by officials in the Northern Ireland Office.

The Government will continue to discuss legacy issues with veterans and their representatives, alongside our wider process of engagement with all interested parties, as we seek to establish a way forward that is lawful and can command confidence across communities.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Oct 2022
Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]

"On a point of order, Mr Speaker, I thank the Clerks of the House, who ran a very successful election. I also thank all those who stood for election. I hope they know how much I respect them and how I hope to continue working with them as Chair, because …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps his Department has taken to help protect the security of the public in Northern Ireland during the covid-19 outbreak. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. Will he join me in commending all those involved in maintaining public safety in Northern Ireland for their commitment and efforts during the unprecedented and difficult circumstances of the past few months?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 05 Feb 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Prime Minister has rightly put keeping our country safe and the NHS at the heart of the Government’s plans. Will he support my campaign for two new GP surgeries in my beautiful market towns of Oakham and Melton, and can I remind him that he is always welcome if …..."
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