Written questions

War Pensions: Standards

Commons · Question 1131 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 20 May 2026

Question

Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for War Pension Scheme reviews to be completed.

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 20 May 2026

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently managing a high volume of War Pension Scheme (WPS) cases, which has resulted in longer processing times. We remain fully committed to improving performance and reducing delays in claim processing. To address thes...