Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 105112

War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment

Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Robin Swann

Ulster Unionist PartySouth Antrim

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people are in receipt of the war widowers recognition payment by (a) constituency and (b) regiment.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
Following its launch on 16 October 2023, 249 applications were approved with more than £21 million awarded under the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme. Over 70 per cent of applications were submitted in the first three months, while only 14 claims...

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