Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 73260

War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 9 September 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support mechanisms are in place to help (a) widows, (b) widowers and (c) civil partners complete applications for the War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme before 15 October 2025.

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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