Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking in response to British service men and women being investigated and prosecuted for their service on Operation Banner; and if he will make a statement.

This Government is committed to ending vexatious claims as quickly as possible. We are working closely with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland towards this objective. As set out in his Written Ministerial Statement, he has committed to bringing forward legacy legislation which will deliver for victims and ensure Northern Ireland veterans are treated as fairly as those who served overseas. He will engage with colleagues from across the House as part of this process.