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Terrorism: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jim AllisterTraditional Unionist VoiceMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 74459

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to inform veterans who served in Northern Ireland of the Victims Pension Scheme.

Answered by Al Carns

The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme is advertised on https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/ The scheme is being promoted locally in Northern Ireland via the veterans’ support network and victims and survivors groups.

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