Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what date range of claims for the War Pensions Scheme is currently being processed by officials.
As at 20 April 2026, War Pension Scheme (WPS) case workers are completing the initial scrutiny of claims received during the week commencing 21 December 2025.
To ensure workflow is managed effectively and fairly, all WPS cases are processed in strict date order, with priority given to those with a terminal illness and to claimants over the age of 90.