Written questions

Armed Forces: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 9898 · Tabled 15 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 23 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Katie Lam

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on legal costs in cases related to Northern Ireland in each year between 2000 and 2026.

Answer

Answered by Calvin Bailey, 23 Jun 2026

Legal costs for Northern Ireland legacy cases include legal fees and related litigation expenses associated with inquests, judicial reviews, civil claims, criminal investigations and public inquiries. They includecosts directly incurred by the Department ...