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Asked by Graeme DownieLabourNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 11 February 2026UIN 907741

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he last met with the Secretary of State for Defence.

Answered by Hilary Benn

I meet regularly with the Secretary of State for Defence and other defence Ministers to discuss a range of issues, including how to ensure that our Operation Banner veterans are fairly treated through our new Legacy reforms.

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