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War Pensions

Commons · Question 128130 · Tabled 17 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what date range of claims for the War Pensions Scheme is currently being processed by officials.

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 27 Apr 2026

As at 20 April 2026, War Pension Scheme (WPS) case workers are completing the initial scrutiny of claims received during the week commencing 21 December 2025. To ensure workflow is managed effectively and fairly, all WPS cases are processed in strict date...