Stuart Anderson

Stuart Anderson

Conservative — South Shropshire

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026

Debate

Armed Forces Bill

Contribution

I am very conscious of the words that we are saying to veterans. In the Minister’s response to a written parliamentary question on 28 May, she said that UK veterans faced a six-month wait when applying for war pensions in 2024-25. It is now 18 months at a minimum. I know that because I am going through the process, after a minor amputation of my foot. That period has more than tripled on her watch. Was she aware of that? Is that acceptable? It is a bare minimum of 18 months before there is even a response.

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