Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will take steps to ensure that the public are aware of the deadline for backdating an application to the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme.

The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme is due to close for new applications in August 2026. The Scheme is a devolved matter and communications are the responsibility of the Victims Payments Board.

The Board have recently conducted a communications campaign to raise awareness of the scheme, including key milestones such as the closing date for new applications.