Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 105113

War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment

Tabled: 12 January 2026

Answered: 21 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Robin Swann

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of war widowers eligible for the war widowers recognition payment received the payment in each of the last five years.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

While the exact number of individuals eligible for the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme is not known, the number of payments made under the Scheme between its launch on 16 October 2023 and closure on 15 October 2025 is shown below. 20230202423720...

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