Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 73262
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, for what reason 15 October 2025 is the closing date for the War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme; and whether mechanisms exist for extending that deadline for exceptional cases.
Answer
Al CarnsAn 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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