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Written question asked by Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 (named day). It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Territorial Army: Pensions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the appeal with the Employment Appeals Tribunal on Armed Forces Pensions for people who served in the Territorial Army.

Answer

In reference to the Employment Tribunal of Milroy versus Ministry of Defence. The Ministry of Defence did not agree with the judgment of the Employment Tribunal in this matter, and an appeal against the decision was lodged with the Employment Appeals Tribunal. An appeal hearing date has now been set and is due to convene on 4 December 2025. As this is an ongoing legal process we are unable to comment further at this time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69837
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Employment Appeal Tribunal Workplace pensions Territorial Army
Link
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