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War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment

Commons · Question 73260 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support mechanisms are in place to help (a) widows, (b) widowers and (c) civil partners complete applications for the War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme before 15 October 2025.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 9 Sep 2025

An update titled "War Widows Urged to Claim Recognition Payment Before October 2025 Deadline" was published on 22 August 2025 on GOV.UK to raise awareness of the Scheme's closure to ensure those eligible have the opportunity to claim before the ...