PROTECTING NORTHERN IRELAND VETERANS FROM VEXATIOUS LEGAL CLAIMS
Mark Eastwood MP today (Monday 28th March, called for legislation to be brought forward to protect Northern Ireland veterans.
Asking his question in the House of Commons, Mr Eastwood said "It is vital that we protect our veterans from vexatious legal claims, something that we have already put in place for those who have served overseas. Will the Minister agree to work with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Government to ensure that legislation is also urgently brought forward to help to protect our Northern Ireland veterans?"
In response to Mr Eastwood, Veterans Minister Leo Docherty MP said "We are grateful to all veterans of Operation Banner and seek to give them closure with honour and finality. I am pleased that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will in due course bring forward the requisite Bill."
