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Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 14 November 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 November 2024. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 28 November 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Terrorism: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how much compensation they have paid in the past five years in response to claims made by relatives of those shot and killed by soldiers in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

Answer

In the last five years the Ministry of Defence has paid £4,682,122 in compensation to relatives of individuals fatally shot by members of the British Army in Northern Ireland between 1969 to 2007.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2549
Session
2024-26
Related items
Victims' Payments Scheme
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Compensation Northern Ireland Terrorism
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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