Veterans: Compensation
Commons · Question 465 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 19 May 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to address (a) delays and (b) potential disputes relating to compensation claims by veterans.
Answer
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 19 May 2026
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently managing a high volume of Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) and War Pension Scheme (WPS) cases, which has resulted in longer processing times. We remain fully committed to improving performance and reducing...