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War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (Public Inquiry) Bill

A Bill to establish an independent public inquiry into the administration of the War Pension Scheme and of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme by Veterans UK; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

3 November 2023

In Plain English

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This Bill would create an independent public inquiry into how Veterans UK administers the War Pension Scheme and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. It would examine the administration of these schemes and related matters. The Bill has been introduced in the House of Commons and is at the first reading stage.

Key Points

  • Establishes an independent public inquiry into the administration by Veterans UK of the War Pension Scheme (WPS) and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS).
  • Aims to scrutinise how these schemes are administered and operated by Veterans UK.
  • Covers related or connected purposes as part of the inquiry's scope.
  • Relates to the administration of benefits for veterans and their families.

Progress

The bill is at its first reading in the Commons, having been introduced on 21 June 2022; no further parliamentary stages have taken place yet.

Who is affected?

Current and former service personnel and veterans with War Pension Scheme (WPS) or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) claimsFamilies and dependants of veteransVeterans UK staff who administer the WPS and AFCSOrganisations representing veterans and welfare interests (e.g., veterans' charities)

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

21 Jun 2022

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (Public Inquiry) Bill

24 Mar 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 51 2022-23 (as introduced)
BillCommons
18 Jan 2023

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.