Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many veterans who have made successful applications to the Armed Forces Compensation scheme are awaiting payment as of 17 October 2022.

There were 50 cases awaiting payment on 17 October 2022. Award payments arising from successful applications are processed within 48 hours of the decision being made and the applicant being notified. It can take 7-10 days for the payments to reach the individual's bank account.