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Jim Shannon Excerpts

Tuesday 21st January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Let us go to the Member for that well-known mining area of Strangford.

[Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)]

Mr Speaker, I spoke to the Minister beforehand, so he knows where I am coming from with my question.

I understand that some families of those affected who have passed away have retired to Northern Ireland, and they deserve their pensions. That being the case, has the right hon. Gentleman had an opportunity to ascertain the numbers of those in Northern Ireland who will qualify for such pensions, and will he chase up those people to ensure they get the moneys they deserve?

[Darren Jones]

I thank the hon. Member for his question. I am afraid I have not had time to do so since he told me 35 minutes ago that he was going to ask that question, but I have heard it clearly. I will take that away and come back to him in course.