Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason outstanding pension payments to veterans under the McCloud Pension Remedy are being delayed.

The implementation of the McCloud Pension Remedy represents one of the most complex undertakings ever associated with Public Sector Pension Schemes, affecting over three million individuals

Within the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, the scale of delivery and the technical challenges involved have unfortunately resulted in delays for some members in receiving their Remedial Service Statements. However, the Ministry of Defence is making significant efforts to address these challenges and remains fully committed to ensuring that all members receive their Remedial Service Statements as promptly as possible, with a firm deadline of 31 March 2026.

Regular updates on the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015 Remedy are available on GOV.UK via the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans#pension-remedy