Debates between Iain Duncan Smith and Leo Docherty during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Veterans and Soldiers: Statute of Limitations

Debate between Iain Duncan Smith and Leo Docherty
Monday 25th June 2018

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Iain Duncan Smith Portrait Mr Iain Duncan Smith (Chingford and Woodford Green) (Con)
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I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. Like others, I served in Northern Ireland in the 1970s, and I know of many cases that could possibly be dragged forward and people who are waiting for that knock on the door. It is invidious. I did not go there because I wanted to. Like my colleagues, I went there because we were ordered to; we were there to protect the civilians from all the terrorism. Does he not think that this is poor reward for the hard work and dedication of the armed forces?

Leo Docherty Portrait Leo Docherty
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I agree entirely.