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Written question asked by Harry Barnes (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many claims have been made to the Veterans' Agency for post traumatic stress disorder-related illnesses attributed to service in Northern Ireland since 1973; how many war pensions are being paid to members of the armed forces injured during their service in Northern Ireland. - Not available and disproportionate cost.
Answer

Mr. Barnes: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many claims have been made to the Veterans' Agency for post traumatic stress disorder-related illnesses attributed to service in Northern Ireland since 1973; [142741] (2) how many war pensions are being paid to members of the armed forces injured during their service in Northern Ireland. [142745] Mr. Caplin: The information is not available in the format requested and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
415 c572W; 142741;142745
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Armed forces Northern Ireland War pensions Post-traumatic stress disorder Veterans
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk