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Written question asked by David Reed (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: Means-tested Benefits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of treating Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payments as income for means-tested benefit assessments.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1st July 2026 to Question UIN 12993.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17657
Session
2026-27
Related items
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Personal income Payments Means-tested benefits Armed forces compensation scheme
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk