Sarah Pochin MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Armed Forces: RecruitmentNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on future recruitment to the Armed Forces.
Answer: We are not aware of any effect on Armed Forces recruitment. As of October 2025, when we introduced the Bill, more people are joining the Armed Forces than leaving them for the first time since 2022. In the year to July 2026, recruitment is up by 7%, and o...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what estimate he has made of the number of Armed Forces veterans who may become subject to renewed criminal investigations following passage of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
Answer: Operation Banner veterans served in Northern Ireland in the most difficult circumstances in order to preserve law and order and protect life. The vast majority did so with the utmost professionalism. Operating under the rule of law is central to how our A...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Troubles BillNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the Government plans to review the provisions of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill before its remaining parliamentary stages.
Answer: NIO Ministers have been listening to the concerns of veterans that there is more we must do to safeguard our veterans and provide further reassurance. The Secretary of State and I will be continuing to discuss with veterans and veteran groups, including r...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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