Written questions

Armed Forces: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 10773 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 25 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by John Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, of the civil claims notified to his Department relating to events that occurred during the Troubles in Northern Ireland from 1969, how many of these claims have led to compensation being paid.

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 25 Jun 2026

The Ministry of Defence records on compensation do not extend back to 1969, and therfore we are unable to confirm the number of claims that have resulted in compensation payments. Information related to Northern Ireland Troubles-related claims has since 2...