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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the potential merits of disregarding compensation received under the War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme for the purpose of calculating entitlement to Pension Credit and to other means-tested benefits for which such payments are not disregarded in full; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 28 January 2026 by Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Josh Babarinde Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.