PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
Veterans: Northern Ireland - 29 February 2024 (Commons/Commons Chamber)
Debate Detail
Contributions from Sir Desmond Swayne, are highlighted with a yellow border.
Sir Desmond Swayne
New Forest West
Johnny Mercer
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
We have expanded the Veterans Welfare Service provision in Northern Ireland and allocated £500,000 to a defence medical welfare service pilot to support veterans’ health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland. On legacy, we are committed to working with the Northern Ireland Office, the Ministry of Defence and the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery to ensure that veterans are fully engaged and supported.
10:09:24
Sir Desmond Swayne
What support can veterans expect from the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery?
Johnny Mercer
We are doing everything we can to support veterans who are going through that process. It is essential that veterans are engaged as the commission develops its policies and processes. We are working closely with the Ministry of Defence to ensure that legal and welfare provisions are established, to ensure that veterans are supported through that process.
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