Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 73259

War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 9 September 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to advertise the deadline for the closure of the War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme to eligible bereaved spouses.

Answer

Al Carns
An update titled "War Widows Urged to Claim Recognition Payment Before October 2025 Deadline" was published on 22 August 2025 on GOV.UK to raise awareness of the Scheme's closure to ensure those eligible have the opportunity to claim before the ...
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