Member of Parliament
Hilary Benn
Member since
10 Jun 1999
Bills sponsored
5
Speeches (30d)
34
Speeches (all)
1,264
Written questions
7
Last spoke
27 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (1,264)
HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)I would simply say that I think the whole House acknowledges the brave service of our veterans in many, many difficult circumstances, and that is one reason that this carry-over…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)I ask the hon. Gentleman to bear with me. Whatever its intentions, the legacy Act did not work. Its central provision—immunity—had no backing in Northern Ireland, has been found…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)I hope that our armed forces personnel will listen to what I am about to say and see both the protections that are currently in the Bill and the commitment the Government have…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)The protections that are contained in the Bill currently will apply to RUC personnel and others who served the state, and the hon. Gentleman will see the further amendments that…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)The best way to ensure that the hon. Gentleman and the whole House see the amendments is to pass the carry-over motion tonight.27 Apr 2026
Bills sponsored (5)
BILLNorthern Ireland Troubles BillCarry-over motion27 Apr 2026ActiveBILLEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) ActRoyal Assent09 Sept 2019EnactedBILLFlood Water Management Act 2010Royal Assent08 Apr 2010EnactedBILLMarine and Coastal AccessRoyal Assent12 Nov 2009EnactedBILLClimate Change Act 2008Royal Assent26 Nov 2008Enacted