Question follow-through · 9900

Armed Forces: Northern Ireland

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent in relation to legal action connected to Soldier F.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
15 Jun 2026
Target answer date
17 Jun 2026
Answer
23 Jun 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 15 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent in relation to legal action connected to Soldier F.

  2. 17 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 23 Jun 2026

    Answer published

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  4. 7 Jul 2026

    Answer corrected

    The Ministry of Defence provides legal support to current and former service personnel involved in legal processes connected with their duties. Total legal fees incurred for soldier F (the individual prosecuted in connection with Bloody Sunday) amount ...

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