Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans the Government has to bring forward legislative proposals to address the legacy of the Troubles and protect veterans who served in the armed forces in Northern Ireland.

The Government has been clear that it will bring forward legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles that focuses on reconciliation, delivers for victims, and ends the cycle of investigations, which is not working for anyone.

We are determined to deliver on our commitments to veterans who served in Northern Ireland, and provide a fair, balanced, and proportionate system for all those who have been affected by the events of the past.

Despite the challenging circumstances caused by the ongoing Covid-19 situation, we will continue to seek to make progress on this as quickly as possible, working with all parts of the community in Northern Ireland.