Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 72810

War Pensions: Staff

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 4 September 2025

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of staffing levels administering the War Pension Scheme.

Answer

Al Carns

The MOD is currently handling a significant volume of claims. To address this, staffing levels have been evaluated as part of efforts to reduce holdings and improve processing times. Several measures are being implemented, including the recruitment of add...

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