Question follow-through · 104231

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for the Armed Forces in the Urgent Question on 5 January 2026, which military cohorts (a) he and (b) his ministerial colleagues have met with to discuss the

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Ministry of Defence
Tabled
8 Jan 2026
Target answer date
12 Jan 2026
Answer
9 Mar 2026 · 60 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Jan 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for the Armed Forces in the Urgent Question on 5 January 2026, which military cohorts (a) he and (b) his ministerial colleagues have met with to discuss the

  2. 12 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 9 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    The Government has engaged closely with a wide range of military stakeholders in relation to the Troubles Bill to ensure that the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill effectively supports veterans. This has involved meeting with veterans and current serving mem...

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