Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Ian Paisley Excerpts
Monday 3rd February 2020

(4 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Wallace Portrait Mr Wallace
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The Government made a commitment in our manifesto and in other statements to bring forward measures within 100 days to deal with vexatious claims against our veterans. That 100-day period ends towards the end of March, which is when the timetable will be in place.

Ian Paisley Portrait Ian Paisley (North Antrim) (DUP)
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I welcome the Secretary of State’s commitment regarding our armed services personnel and look forward to that working out in the fullness of time. Will he ensure that other Cabinet colleagues are aware of the implications of vexatious claims for police officers who served in Northern Ireland?