Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Croy (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 1997.

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Mackay of Ardbrecknish, Lord

Question

What are the approximate numbers of former members of the armed forces receiving pensions from the War Pensions Agency as a result of: wounds or deterioration in health due to enemy action, or to service in a theatre of operations, during a war; disabilities or impairment of health arising from their service, but unconnected with a war or actions by a hostile state or force.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

577 c3WA

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Armed forces Casualties Recipients Social security benefits War pensions Veterans

Contains statistics

Yes