Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what surveillance activities private investigators hired by his Department undertake to assess the validity of an injury claim made by (a) a member of the armed forces and (b) a veteran.

The hired private investigators observe the claimant in a variety of scenarios to establish whether the claimant is able to undertake activities that he or she has alleged they are unable to carry out, such as working, driving or walking for lengthy periods. A report containing the findings is then submitted to the claims handler or solicitor acting for the Ministry of Defence.